At a glance
Reported students
438
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
47th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
594
Sierra View: 438 reported students.
State peer staffing position
29th percentile
20.6:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. 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
- 402
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.5:1
What the reported data says about Sierra View
Sierra View is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Visalia. It is one of 41 current school records connected to Visalia Unified. NCES reports 438 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 47th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.6:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 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 (86.8%) and White (7.5%). English learners represent 29.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Sierra View
- 1How do the reported 20.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.25 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 0 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
- 29.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.5%
- Hispanic86.8%
- Black1.1%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.3%
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
Not reported as 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 Visalia Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Highland Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
438 reported students
Crowley Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
413 reported students
Royal Oaks Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
413 reported students
Ivanhoe Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
473 reported students
Pinkham Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
476 reported students
Conyer Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
377 reported students
Public schools near Sierra View
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverway Elementary Elementary · Visalia Unified | KG–06 | 857 | 0.6 mi |
| Crowley Elementary Elementary · Visalia Unified | KG–06 | 413 | 0.7 mi |
| Houston Elementary Elementary · Visalia Unified | KG–06 | 523 | 0.8 mi |
| Shannon Ranch Elementary Elementary · Visalia Unified | KG–06 | 609 | 1.1 mi |
| Four Creeks Elementary Elementary · Visalia Unified | KG–06 | 654 | 1.2 mi |
| Highland Elementary Elementary · Visalia Unified | KG–06 | 438 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sierra View
What grades does Sierra View serve?
Sierra View reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Visalia Unified.
How many students attend Sierra View?
Sierra View reported 438 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 47th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 402 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sierra View?
The calculated ratio is 20.6:1, based on 438 students and 21.25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sierra View a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sierra View is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Visalia Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sierra View students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
81.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sierra View in?
Sierra View is part of Visalia Unified, based in Visalia, CA, which operates 41 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sierra View?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Riverway Elementary (0.6 mi), Crowley Elementary (0.7 mi), Houston Elementary (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.