- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tollhouse, CA
Sierra@Home
Federal NCES profile for Sierra@Home, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 063680503059
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sierra@Home earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Tollhouse · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- students per teacher
- 52.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sierra@Home has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra@Home ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Tollhouse, CA.
School address
District: Sierra Unified · California
NCES ID 063680503059 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Sierra@Home grew from 61 students in 2022-23 to 68 in 2023-24 (+11.5%).
Teacher FTE added 4.8 → 5.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 063680503059 · Tollhouse, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
81 enr · 20.3:1 · 52.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Foothill Elementary (609 students)
Sierra@Home grew from 61 students in 2022-23 to 68 in 2023-24 (+11.5%). Teacher FTE added 4.8 → 5.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sierra@Home in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Foothill Eleme
Foothill Elementary
609 students
- Sierra High
Sierra High
367 students
- Sierra Junior 184
Sierra Junior High
184 students
- This school 81
Sierra@Home
81 students
- Sierra Alterna 10
Sierra Alternative High
10 students
What this shows Sierra@Home reports 81 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sierra@Home compares
Sierra@Home is a growing 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 | 20.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.5% | ▼ 5% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 81 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
81
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in California - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
55.6%
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
$18,326
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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
White 42.5%
Hispanic or Latino 31.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 18.8%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Sierra@Home is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sierra Unified reports $18,326 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sierra@Home Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foothill Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sierra Alternative High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sierra@Home's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 75/100
Nationwide other 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 (~81 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sierra@Home
How many students attend Sierra@Home?
Sierra@Home has 81 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Tollhouse, CA. CCD year-over-year: 61 (2022-23) → 68 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra@Home?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra@Home is 20.3:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sierra@Home?
52.5% of students at Sierra@Home are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sierra@Home?
The largest demographic group at Sierra@Home is White at 42.5% of enrollment, in Tollhouse, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sierra@Home?
Sierra@Home has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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@Home rank among public schools in Tollhouse?
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra@Home ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Tollhouse, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Sierra Unified?
Besides Sierra@Home, Sierra Unified also operates Foothill Elementary (609 students), Sierra High (367 students), and Sierra Junior High (184 students). See the Sierra Unified district page for the complete list.