- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Arvin, CA
Sierra Vista Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sierra Vista Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060327000246
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sierra Vista Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Arvin · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.3:1
- students per teacher
- 92.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sierra Vista Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Vista Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Arvin, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Sierra Vista Elementary shrank from 729 students in 2022-23 to 690 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE held 31.1 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 060327000246 · Arvin, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
690 enr · 22.3:1 · 92.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: El Camino Real Elementary (771 students)
Sierra Vista Elementary shrank from 729 students in 2022-23 to 690 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE held 31.1 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sierra Vista Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- El Camino Real
El Camino Real Elementary
771 students
- Bear Mountain
Bear Mountain Elementary
728 students
- This school
Sierra Vista Elementary
690 students
- Haven Drive Mi
Haven Drive Middle
612 students
What this shows Sierra Vista Elementary reports 690 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sierra Vista Elementary compares
Sierra Vista Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.5% | ▲ 67% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 690 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
690
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 56% in California - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,846
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.1%
White 1.9%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.7, Sierra Vista Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Arvin Union reports $19,846 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sierra Vista Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Camino Real Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bear Mountain Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Haven Drive Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sierra Vista Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Arvin
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
El Camino Real Elementary
Standard public school
771 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Bear Mountain Elementary
Standard public school
728 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Di Giorgio Elementary
Standard public school
231 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Grow Academy Arvin
Standard public school
87 students 2.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~690 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sierra Vista Elementary
How many students attend Sierra Vista Elementary?
Sierra Vista Elementary has 690 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Arvin, CA. CCD year-over-year: 729 (2022-23) → 690 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Vista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Vista Elementary is 22.3:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sierra Vista Elementary?
92.5% of students at Sierra Vista Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sierra Vista Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sierra Vista Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 97.1% of enrollment, in Arvin, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sierra Vista Elementary?
Sierra Vista Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sierra Vista Elementary rank among elementary schools in Arvin?
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Vista Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Arvin, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Arvin on the city page.
What other schools are in Arvin Union?
Besides Sierra Vista Elementary, Arvin Union also operates El Camino Real Elementary (771 students), Bear Mountain Elementary (728 students), and Haven Drive Middle (612 students). See the Arvin Union district page for the complete list.