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Sierra Elementary

PublicRegularGrades Grades 0–5
Placerville, California · Placerville Union Elementary
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Oileanaich Oileanaich402
ST Ratio23.6:1
FRL51%
Tiotal INo
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 485
402
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
51%-14.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
23.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Sierra Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Placerville, California. The school enrolls 402 students. It is part of the Placerville Union Elementary district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23.6:1 — larger classes than typical

Key Facts

SectorPublic
Type SchoolRegular
Àrd-ìrePrimary
Grade Span0–5
Sgìre SgìrePlacerville Union Elementary
County6017
Bha am baile-mòr Placerville
ZIP95667
Sgoil Charter SchoolNo
Sgoil Magnet SchoolNo
Tiotal INo
Kindergarten vaccinations up to date (2023)96%
NCES School ID063078004787
Source: CDPH immunization (2023)

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment402
White64.7%
Hispanic / Latino24.4%
Black / African American0.5%
Asian0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races9.5%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
64.7%
Hispanic
24.4%
Black
0.5%
Asian
0.5%
Two+
9.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %51%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)