- Enrollment
- 2,411
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Placentia, CA
Sierra Vista Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sierra Vista Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063066004770
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sierra Vista Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 9
- elementary schools in Placentia · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.7:1
- large classes for California
- 29.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sierra Vista Elementary has class sizes larger than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Vista Elementary ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Placentia, CA.
School address
District: Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified · California
NCES ID 063066004770 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Sierra Vista Elementary held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 063066004770 · Placentia, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
454 enr · 26.7:1 · 29.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Valencia High (2,411 students)
Sierra Vista Elementary held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.5 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
- Valencia High
Valencia High
2,411 students
- El Dorado High
El Dorado High
1,998 students
- Yorba Linda Hi
Yorba Linda High
1,631 students
- Esperanza High
Esperanza High
1,393 students
- Travis Ranch
Travis Ranch
1,197 students
- This school 454
Sierra Vista Elementary
454 students
What this shows Sierra Vista Elementary reports 454 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sierra Vista Elementary compares
Sierra Vista Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.7:1 | ▲ 24% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.0% | ▼ 48% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 88% in California - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,609
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.8%
White 23.6%
Asian 20.9%
Two or More 9.3%
African American 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Sierra Vista Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified reports $15,609 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Dorado High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yorba Linda High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Esperanza High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Travis Ranch | Larger | Lower 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
- 1,998
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Placentia
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Golden Elementary
Standard public school
834 students 29.8:1 students per teacher
John O. Tynes Elementary
Standard public school
591 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Van Buren Elementary
Standard public school
538 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Brookhaven Elementary
Standard public school
482 students 28.4:1 students per teacher
Charles Wagner Elementary
Standard public school
440 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Morse Elementary
Standard public school
382 students 29.4:1 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 (~454 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sierra Vista Elementary
How many students attend Sierra Vista Elementary?
Sierra Vista Elementary has 454 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Placentia, CA. CCD year-over-year: 479 (2022-23) → 474 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Vista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Vista Elementary is 26.7:1, which is 24% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 70% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sierra Vista Elementary?
29.0% 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 43.8% of enrollment, in Placentia, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sierra Vista Elementary?
Sierra Vista Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, 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 Placentia?
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Vista Elementary ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Placentia, 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 Placentia on the city page.
What other schools are in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified?
Besides Sierra Vista Elementary, Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified also operates Valencia High (2,411 students), El Dorado High (1,998 students), and Yorba Linda High (1,631 students). See the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified district page for the complete list.