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Sierra Elementary

Lancaster Elementary · Los Angeles County · 747 West Avenue J-12, Lancaster, CA 93534-4933

(661) 942-9536 · www.sierraelementary.org/

1/10
#5370
Rank 5370 out of 5,722
Top 94%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5370 · 6th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #5370 · 6th percentile
Science2/10 · #4787 · 15th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Sierra Elementary sits in the heart of Lancaster's older west-side neighborhoods, serving a community that faces real economic challenges but where families are deeply rooted and involved in their kids' education. The school's science scores stand out noticeably above its other subjects, suggesting there's some genuine momentum and dedicated teaching happening in that area worth watching. Families who are committed to being active partners in their child's learning and who appreciate a tight-knit school community will find a place where that kind of engagement genuinely matters.

Student Demographics

303 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
171 (56%)
African American
84 (28%)
White
23 (8%)
Multiple Races
18 (6%)
Filipino
6 (2%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners50 (17%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged282 (93%)
Students with Disabilities45 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

707
Enrollment
36.8
Teachers (FTE)
19.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
23.8
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #2724 · 55th percentile

78 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found