Enrollment
395
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Norco, CA
Sierra Vista Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sierra Vista Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060985001065
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sierra Vista Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of California schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Norco · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.7:1
- large classes for California
- 56.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sierra Vista Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Vista Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Norco, CA.
School address
District: Corona-Norco Unified · California
NCES ID 060985001065 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sierra Vista Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sierra Vista Elementary
Sierra Vista Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Norco, California, enrolling 395 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.7:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.8% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 395 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,470 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #600.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (61%) and White (32%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 395 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Norco's elementary schools, it stands alongside George Washington Elementary (861 students): Sierra Vista Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.7:1 vs 23.3:1).
Corona-Norco Unified also operates Eleanor Roosevelt High (4,353 students) and Santiago High (3,577 students) alongside Sierra Vista Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sierra Vista Elementary compares
Sierra Vista Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.8% | ▲ 2% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in California - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.4%
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
$13,711
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.3%
White 31.9%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Sierra Vista Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Corona-Norco Unified, which includes Sierra Vista Elementary.
$13,711
Per student
-17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.7%
State 61.1%
Federal 12.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Sierra Vista Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santiago High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Corona High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norco High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 4,353
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 3,577
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,032
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Norco
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
George Washington Elementary
Standard public school
861 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Norco Elementary
Standard public school
609 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Highland Elementary
Standard public school
573 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Riverview Elementary
Standard public school
327 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~395 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Sierra Vista Elementary
How many students attend Sierra Vista Elementary?
Sierra Vista Elementary has 395 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Norco, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Vista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Vista Elementary is 24.7:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sierra Vista Elementary?
56.8% 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 61.3% of enrollment, in Norco, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sierra Vista Elementary?
Sierra Vista Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sierra Vista Elementary rank among elementary schools in Norco?
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Vista Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Norco, 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 Norco on the city page.
Is Sierra Vista Elementary a good school?
Sierra Vista Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Corona-Norco Unified?
Besides Sierra Vista Elementary, Corona-Norco Unified also operates Eleanor Roosevelt High (4,353 students), Santiago High (3,577 students), and Centennial High (2,712 students). See the Corona-Norco Unified district page for the complete list.
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