At a glance
Reported students
801
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
53.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
90th percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
485
Sierra K-8 School: 801 reported students.
State peer staffing position
37th percentile
15:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 867
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47.45
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.3:1
What the reported data says about Sierra K-8 School
Sierra K-8 School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Tucson. It is one of 22 current school records connected to Sunnyside Unified District (4407). NCES reports 801 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15:1, close to the Arizona median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (89.9%) and Black (4.7%). English learners represent 24.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Sierra K-8 School
- 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 53.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 24.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.5%
- Hispanic89.9%
- Black4.7%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial1.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Sunnyside Unified District (4407)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Elvira Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
642 reported students
Los Amigos Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
613 reported students
Craycroft Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
586 reported students
Drexel Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
515 reported students
Gallego Primary Fine Arts Magnet
Elementary · Grades KG–03
503 reported students
Liberty Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
490 reported students
Public schools near Sierra K-8 School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary School Elementary · Sunnyside Unified District (4407) | PK–02 | 284 | 0.2 mi |
| Los Amigos Elementary School Elementary · Sunnyside Unified District (4407) | KG–06 | 613 | 0.5 mi |
| Drexel Elementary School Elementary · Sunnyside Unified District (4407) | PK–06 | 515 | 0.8 mi |
| Rivera Elementary Elementary · Sunnyside Unified District (4407) | KG–06 | 454 | 0.8 mi |
| Esperanza Elementary School Elementary · Sunnyside Unified District (4407) | KG–06 | 437 | 0.9 mi |
| Liberty Elementary School Elementary · Sunnyside Unified District (4407) | KG–06 | 490 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sierra K-8 School
What grades does Sierra K-8 School serve?
Sierra K-8 School reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Sunnyside Unified District (4407).
How many students attend Sierra K-8 School?
Sierra K-8 School reported 801 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 90th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 867 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sierra K-8 School?
The calculated ratio is 15:1, based on 801 students and 53.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sierra K-8 School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sierra K-8 School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sunnyside Unified District (4407) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Sierra K-8 School in?
Sierra K-8 School is part of Sunnyside Unified District (4407), based in Tucson, AZ, which operates 22 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sierra K-8 School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary School (0.2 mi), Los Amigos Elementary School (0.5 mi), Drexel Elementary School (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.