CaliforniaSchoolsSierra Vista Elementary

Sierra Vista Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 06
Arvin, California · Arvin Union
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students690
Student:Teacher23.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch96%
Title INo

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 489
690
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
96%+31pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
23.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Sierra Vista Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Arvin, California. The school enrolls 690 students. It is part of the Arvin Union district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

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
23:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
96% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictArvin Union
County6029
CityArvin
ZIP93203
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060327000246

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment690
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino92.9%
Black / African American0.4%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
92.9%
Black
0.4%
Asian
0.2%
Two+
3.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

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 %96%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)