Enrollment
140
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SIERRA FOOTHILL CHARTER DISTRICT·NCES 060224613041
Sierra Foothill Charter
4952 School House Rd., Catheys Valley, CA 95306 · (209) 742-6222 · Mariposa County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY42-RURALCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL140 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
23.3:1
6 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
38%
53 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 | 28 | 20% |
| Grade 1 | 17 | 12% |
| Grade 2 | 15 | 11% |
| Grade 3 | 15 | 11% |
| Grade 4 | 16 | 11% |
| Grade 5 | 12 | 9% |
| Grade 6 | 16 | 11% |
| Grade 7 | 12 | 9% |
| Grade 8 | 9 | 6% |
Student demographics
56%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
Schools most like Sierra Foothill Charter
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Foothill Charter this school | 140 | 37.9% | N/A |
| Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy Waterford | 169 | 36.7% | 51.8% |
| Pacific Elementary Davenport | 173 | 41.0% | 58.3% |
| Browns Elementary Rio Oso | 143 | 29.4% | 38.1% |
| Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter Mather | 150 | 36.7% | 43.4% |
| Valley Home Elementary Valley Home | 191 | 34.0% | 30.4% |
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 Foothill Charter ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Mariposa County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 140 | #5,539 of 5,915 | #4 of 8 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 37.9% | #4,422 of 5,625 | N/A |
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
140
-13 (-8%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
23.3:1
was 25.5:1
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 | 140 | 6 | 23.3:1 | 38% (53) |
| 2023-24 | 133 | 6 | 22.2:1 | 43% (57) |
| 2022-23 | 132 | 5.4 | 24.7:1 | 42% (56) |
| 2020-21 | 153 | 6 | 25.5:1 | 44% (67) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Sierra Foothill Charter.
About Sierra Foothill Charter
The public elementary school Sierra Foothill Charter is located in Catheys Valley, California. School enrollment was 140 students in 2024-25, in kindergarten through 8. For comparison, elementary schools in California average about 465 students.
Sierra Foothill Charter is part of Sierra Foothill Charter District.
Sierra Foothill Charter is 56% White by enrollment. The rest of enrollment is 34% Hispanic and 8% multiracial. Census estimates put the White share of Mariposa County's population at about 77%. The school's diversity index is 56%, meaning two students picked at random have a 56% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Teacher staffing is 6 full-time equivalents, or about 23.3 students per teacher. On average, elementary schools in California have 22.3:1, compared with 23.3:1 here. About 38% of students, or 53, qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. It compares with 67% for public schools in Mariposa County.
Mariposa County census figures show that the median household income is $68,412, about 32% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 7% of residents are in poverty. Mariposa County is home to 16 public schools and about 1,893 public school students.
The closest other public school is Mariposa Elementary, about 8.7 miles away. Within ten miles are 3 other public schools.
Its location is classified as Rural: Distant by the National Center for Education Statistics. Sierra Foothill Charter is run as a public charter school.
2024-25 enrollment was 140, an 8% decrease from 153 in 2020-21. By 2024-25, the school had 23.3 students per teacher, compared with 25.5 in 2020-21.
Community posts for Sierra Foothill Charter can cover school safety, transportation, and start times. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Mariposa County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
17,082
Census ACS
Median income
$68,412
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
16
1,893 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Mariposa Elementary8.7 mi · 386
- Mariposa County High8.8 mi · 461
- Monarch Academy8.8 mi · 48
- County Community11.4 mi · 5
- Spring Hill High (Continuation)11.4 mi · 33
- Sierra Home11.4 mi · 70
Frequently asked questions
About Sierra Foothill CharterHow many students attend Sierra Foothill Charter?
Sierra Foothill Charter enrolls approximately 140 students in grades KG-08.
Is Sierra Foothill Charter an elementary, middle, or high school?
Sierra Foothill Charter is an elementary school covering grades KG-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Foothill Charter?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Sierra Foothill Charter is approximately 23.3:1 (6 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Sierra Foothill Charter?
At Sierra Foothill Charter, the student body is approximately 56% White, 34% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Is Sierra Foothill Charter public or private?
Sierra Foothill Charter is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by Sierra Foothill Charter District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.