Enrollment
216
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SIERRA EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING DISTRICT·NCES 060149912628
Sierra Expeditionary Learning
11603 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee, CA 96161 · (530) 582-3701 · Nevada County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY32-TOWNCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL216 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
21.6:1
10 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
20%
44 students
STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 22 | 10% |
| Grade 1 | 22 | 10% |
| Grade 2 | 24 | 11% |
| Grade 3 | 24 | 11% |
| Grade 4 | 24 | 11% |
| Grade 5 | 24 | 11% |
| Grade 6 | 26 | 12% |
| Grade 7 | 26 | 12% |
| Grade 8 | 24 | 11% |
This year's kindergarten class (22) is 8% smaller than its 8th grade class (24).
Student demographics
54%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Expeditionary Learning this school | 216 | 20.4% | N/A |
| Cayucos Elementary Cayucos | 185 | 23.2% | 60.5% |
| Clay Elementary Kingsburg | 246 | 15.4% | 73.9% |
| Ross Valley Charter Fairfax | 198 | 24.7% | N/A |
| Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts Laguna Niguel | 249 | 19.7% | N/A |
| Santa Barbara Charter Goleta | 269 | 24.5% | 47.5% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Sierra Expeditionary Learning ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Nevada County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 216 | #5,287 of 5,915 | #13 of 20 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 21.6:1 | #1,887 of 5,352 | #6 of 14 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 53.9% | #2,435 of 5,354 | #3 of 14 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 20.4% | #5,131 of 5,625 | #16 of 17 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
216
+2 (+1%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
21.6:1
was 23.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 216 | 10 | 21.6:1 | 20% (44) |
| 2023-24 | 215 | 9 | 23.9:1 | 23% (50) |
| 2022-23 | 211 | 9 | 23.4:1 | 27% (57) |
| 2020-21 | 214 | 9 | 23.8:1 | 35% (74) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Sierra Expeditionary Learning.
About Sierra Expeditionary Learning
Sierra Expeditionary Learning is a small elementary school in Truckee, California, administered by Sierra Expeditionary Learning District. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 216 students in kindergarten through 8. Against the 465-student average for elementary schools in California, enrollment here is 54% lower.
The school's district is Sierra Expeditionary Learning District.
At Sierra Expeditionary Learning, White students make up 60% of the student body. The remaining shares are 31% Hispanic and 7% multiracial. Nevada County as a whole is about 84% White, so the school's share is lower. Sierra Expeditionary Learning's diversity index is 54%, against a US figure of 70%.
The school reported 10 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 21.6:1. The school has fewer students per teacher than the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California. Eligible students account for 20% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program. The average for public schools in Nevada County is 43%.
Nevada County census figures show that the median household income is $89,882, about 42% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 7% of residents are in poverty. Nevada County is home to 46 public schools and about 13,561 public school students.
The nearest other public school, Sierra High (Continuation), is about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 more public schools inside five miles.
Its NCES locale code is Town: Distant: the school is in a town some distance from an urbanized area. Sierra Expeditionary Learning is run as a public charter school.
Enrollment was essentially flat over 4 years: 214 in 2020-21, 216 in 2024-25. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio fell from 23.8:1 to 21.6:1.
Parents and students can post about sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater at Sierra Expeditionary Learning. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Nevada County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
102,481
Census ACS
Median income
$89,882
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
42%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
46
13,561 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Truckee
- Tahoe Truckee HighHigh · 907 students
- Alder Creek MiddleMiddle · 535 students
- Truckee ElementaryElementary · 515 students
- Glenshire ElementaryElementary · 499 students
- Sierra High (Continuation)High · 24 students
- Cold Stream AlternativeCombined · 11 students
Nearby schools
- Sierra High (Continuation)0.2 mi · 24
- Tahoe Truckee High0.4 mi · 907
- Truckee Elementary0.6 mi · 515
- Cold Stream Alternative2.0 mi · 11
- Alder Creek Middle2.2 mi · 535
- Glenshire Elementary6.4 mi · 499
Frequently asked questions
About Sierra Expeditionary LearningWhat is the total enrollment at Sierra Expeditionary Learning?
Sierra Expeditionary Learning enrolls approximately 216 students in grades KG-08.
What grades does Sierra Expeditionary Learning serve?
Sierra Expeditionary Learning serves grades KG-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Expeditionary Learning?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Sierra Expeditionary Learning is approximately 21.6:1 (10 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Sierra Expeditionary Learning?
At Sierra Expeditionary Learning, the student body is approximately 60% White, 31% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 7% Two or more.
What district is Sierra Expeditionary Learning in?
Sierra Expeditionary Learning is part of Sierra Expeditionary Learning District.
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