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Sierra Hills Elementary

Public K-3

 16505 Placer Hills Rd.
       Meadow Vista, CA  95722-0379

(530) 878-9473

District: Placer Hills Union Elementary

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,650 Help


Students who attend Sierra Hills Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Weimar Hills
High:    Colfax High

Student/teacher ratio:  19.8 Help
Number of students:  346

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.5%
Hispanic:
6.9%
Two or more races:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.6% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.5%), Hispanic (6.9%), two or more races (6.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sierra Hills Elementary is 19.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sierra Hills Elementary is $9,650.
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Placer Hills Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Placer Hills Union Elementary 357th of 1535 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Enrollment information for Sierra Hills Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 414 0 2 15 6 n/a n/a 0 437
1996 414 0 2 15 6 n/a n/a 0 437
1997 434 0 1 13 6 n/a n/a 0 454
1998 438 1 1 10 5 n/a n/a 0 455
1999 415 2 2 11 5 n/a n/a 0 435
2000 383 3 3 6 5 n/a n/a 1 401
2001 380 1 10 7 1 n/a n/a 4 403
2002 384 2 4 7 3 n/a n/a 7 407
2003 384 2 4 7 3 n/a n/a 7 407
2004 350 2 3 6 0 n/a n/a 29 390
2005 304 3 2 5 1 n/a n/a 61 376
2006 283 0 1 2 2 n/a n/a 60 348
2007 365 0 2 4 2 n/a n/a 55 428
2008 384 3 3 3 2 n/a n/a 0 395
2009 383 1 3 7 2 1 38 0 435
2010 364 0 0 26 3 1 12 0 406
2011 312 0 3 30 2 1 12 0 360
2012 280 2 3 25 2 1 10 0 323
2013 259 1 3 23 4 0 9 0 299
2014 292 1 7 31 2 1 13 0 347
2015 281 1 3 31 2 0 17 0 335
2016 299 2 1 21 2 0 18 0 343
2017 275 2 1 21 3 0 11 0 313
2018 295 2 2 19 5 0 8 0 331
2019 311 2 1 19 7 0 5 0 345
2020 318 0 1 16 9 0 8 0 352
2021 282 0 1 16 4 0 10 0 313
2022 296 1 0 24 1 0 24 0 346

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sierra Hills Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 437 19.4 22.5 17.2
1996 437 19.4 22.5 17.2
1997 454 23.2 19.6 18.7
1998 455 25.0 18.2 16.3
1999 435 25.0 17.4 12.9
2000 401 22.0 18.2 15.8
2001 403 23.0 17.5 13
2002 407 23.8 17.1 12.5
2003 407 23.8 17.1 12.5
2004 390 23.2 16.8 13.6
2005 376 22.4 16.8 20.6
2006 348 19.2 18.1 15.3
2007 428 24.4 17.5 18
2008 395 26.3 15.0 15.9
2009 435 24.3 16.5 15.4
2010 406 22.1 18.3 19
2011 360 n/a n/a 25.3
2012 323 10.1 31.7 n/a
2013 299 8.5 34.8 33.1
2014 347 14.0 24.7 35.4
2015 335 15.0 22.3 39.7
2016 343 16.0 21.4 36.4
2017 313 16.0 19.5 32.9
2018 331 16.0 20.6 35.6
2019 345 15.2 22.6 33.3
2020 352 n/a n/a 32.7
2021 313 16.1 19.4 26.8
2022 346 17.4 19.8 28.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sierra Hills Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 437 19.4 22.5 17.2
1996 437 19.4 22.5 17.2
1997 454 23.2 19.6 18.7
1998 455 25.0 18.2 16.3
1999 435 25.0 17.4 12.9
2000 401 22.0 18.2 15.8
2001 403 23.0 17.5 13
2002 407 23.8 17.1 12.5
2003 407 23.8 17.1 12.5
2004 390 23.2 16.8 13.6
2005 376 22.4 16.8 20.6
2006 348 19.2 18.1 15.3
2007 428 24.4 17.5 18
2008 395 26.3 15.0 15.9
2009 435 24.3 16.5 15.4
2010 406 22.1 18.3 19
2011 360 n/a n/a 25.3
2012 323 10.1 31.7 n/a
2013 299 8.5 34.8 33.1
2014 347 14.0 24.7 35.4
2015 335 15.0 22.3 39.7
2016 343 16.0 21.4 36.4
2017 313 16.0 19.5 32.9
2018 331 16.0 20.6 35.6
2019 345 15.2 22.6 33.3
2020 352 n/a n/a 32.7
2021 313 16.1 19.4 26.8
2022 346 17.4 19.8 28.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Sierra Hills Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201297.0%3.0%0.0%0.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
201381.0%17.0%0.0%2.0%83.0%83.0%83.0%82.0%82.0%
201496.0%4.0%0.0%0.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%
201591.0%3.0%0.0%5.0%94.0%95.0%95.0%94.0%95.0%
201694.0%4.0%0.0%2.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%94.0%
201797.0%0.0%1.0%1.0%≥98.0%97.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201892.0%0.0%3.0%6.0%94.0%97.0%≥98.0%94.0%96.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
202091.9%0.0%1.6%97.6%95.2%94.4%97.6%98.4%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sierra Hills Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $9,650

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sierra Hills Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Pandemic (2021-2022)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sierra Hills Elementary)59.137.5
 21.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Placer Hills Union Elementary)59.137.5
 21.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.542.2
 6.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sierra Hills Elementary)65.244.4
 20.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Placer Hills Union Elementary)65.244.4
 20.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.243.5
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Pandemic (2020-2021)		 Change (%)
Total Students345313
 9.3%
African American20
 100%
American Indian74
 42.9%
Asian11
Hispanic1916
 15.8%
Pacific Islander00
White311282
 9.3%
Two or More Races510
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.3%26.8%
 6.5%



Frequently Asked Questions about Sierra Hills Elementary

Students at Sierra Hills Elementary are 86% White, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

Students who attend Sierra Hills Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Weimar Hills
High : Colfax High

In the 2021-22 school year, 346 students attended Sierra Hills Elementary.


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