Enrollment
395
Elementary
DISTRICT 766 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CORONA-NORCO UNIFIED·NCES 060985001065
Sierra Vista Elementary
3560 Corona Ave., Norco, CA 92860 · (951) 736-3311 · Riverside County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL395 STUDENTS
B
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 63% of California public elementary schools
- B-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- B+Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- BThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
20.8:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 23.9:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
80%
317 students
DISTRICT 73% · 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 | 76 | 19% |
| Grade 1 | 34 | 9% |
| Grade 2 | 55 | 14% |
| Grade 3 | 50 | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 59 | 15% |
| Grade 5 | 64 | 16% |
| Grade 6 | 57 | 14% |
This year's kindergarten class (76) is 33% larger than its 6th grade class (57).
Student demographics
52%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 65% · 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
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
49.1%
CA avg 49.1% . +4.1pp since 2014
Math
39.0%
CA avg 37.7% . +15.0pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 49 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 39 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 4 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 15 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 19.7% | 29.4% | 20.2% | 30.7% |
| Math | 18.4% | 20.6% | 27.5% | 33.5% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 49.1% | 39.0% |
| 2023-24 | 43.4% | 29.7% |
| 2022-23 | 46.4% | 35.4% |
| 2021-22 | 47.9% | 32.3% |
| 2018-19 | 51.5% | 36.9% |
| 2017-18 | 49.8% | 32.0% |
| 2016-17 | 44.1% | 25.0% |
| 2015-16 | 45.0% | 31.0% |
| 2014-15 | 45.0% | 24.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
40.2%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
32.5%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+7.7pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 40% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 33% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Sierra Vista Elementary
Sierra Vista Elementary's state test result (40.2% proficient) is higher than 3 of the 4 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista Elementary this school | 395 | 80.3% | 40.2% |
| Woodbridge Lodi | 393 | 78.9% | 28.2% |
| George Cirby Elementary Roseville | 370 | 77.3% | 37.4% |
| McKinley Elementary Gridley | 341 | 80.9% | N/A |
| Parkview Elementary Taft | 328 | 79.0% | 36.1% |
| Frank Zeek Elementary Ukiah | 391 | 75.4% | 52.3% |
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 Vista Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Riverside County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 40.2% | #2,459 of 5,151 | #94 of 283 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 39.0% | #2,361 of 5,172 ▲ 748 | #88 of 283 ▲ 39 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 49.1% | #2,108 of 5,172 ▲ 291 | #83 of 283 ▲ 8 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +3.9pp | #1,991 of 5,116 | #122 of 280 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 395 | #3,749 of 5,915 | #275 of 296 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.8:1 | #1,372 of 5,352 | #30 of 292 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 52.1% | #2,606 of 5,354 | #106 of 292 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 80.3% | #2,170 of 5,625 | #165 of 294 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -9.2% | #2,785 of 3,837 | #157 of 207 |
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
395
+7 (+2%) vs 2020
-26% since 1990-91, when it was 536
Student : Teacher
20.8:1
was 25.9:1
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 | 395 | 19 | 20.8:1 | 80% (317) |
| 2023-24 | 363 | 18 | 20.2:1 | 79% (286) |
| 2022-23 | 373 | 16 | 23.3:1 | 82% (305) |
| 2020-21 | 388 | 15 | 25.9:1 | 54% (208) |
| 2017-18 | 435 | 19 | 22.9:1 | 58% (251) |
| 2015-16 | 464 | 20 | 23.2:1 | 48% (221) |
| 2010-11 | 525 | N/A | N/A | 43% (226) |
| 2000-01 | 508 | 27 | 18.8:1 | 49% (249) |
| 1990-91 | 536 | 22 | 24.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Sierra Vista Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 9% (435 to 395); teachers unchanged (19 to 19).
About Sierra Vista Elementary
A low-enrollment elementary school in Norco, California, Sierra Vista Elementary is part of Corona-Norco Unified. School enrollment was 395 students in 2024-25, in kindergarten through 6.
Corona-Norco Unified counts 51 schools and 49,370 students, including Sierra Vista Elementary.
At 61%, Hispanic students outnumber all other groups at Sierra Vista Elementary combined. After that, the student body is 32% White and 5% multiracial. Among all residents of Riverside County, the Hispanic share is about 51%. Sierra Vista Elementary has a diversity index of 52%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Federal records show a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.8:1 at Sierra Vista Elementary, with 19 full-time-equivalent teachers. The 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California is higher than this school's figure. Free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, a common measure of family income, is 80%.
Sierra Vista Elementary is graded B by allk12, scoring above 63% of California public elementary schools once test results, poverty-adjusted performance, and the recent trend are combined.
Schools in California with a similar free or reduced-price lunch share are predicted to score about 32.5%. Sierra Vista Elementary scores 40.2%.
Census estimates describe Riverside County this way: median household income is about $93,074, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 26% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 8%. Federal data list 543 public schools in Riverside County, with a combined enrollment of about 424,872.
The nearest public school is Norco Intermediate, at about 0.8 miles. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles. Among the 8 closest schools with test data, this one included, Sierra Vista Elementary ranks 6th on average proficiency.
NCES describes the area around Sierra Vista Elementary as Suburb: Large, meaning in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
Enrollment at Sierra Vista Elementary was 388 in 2020-21 and 395 in 2024-25, a change of less than 3%. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 25.9:1; by 2024-25 it was 20.8:1.
Conversations here can range across sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Riverside County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
2,478,600
Census ACS
Median income
$93,074
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
543
424,872 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Corona-Norco Unified
- Eleanor Roosevelt HighHigh · 4,353 students
- Santiago HighHigh · 3,577 students
- Centennial HighHigh · 2,712 students
- Corona HighHigh · 2,307 students
- Norco HighHigh · 2,032 students
- Dr. Augustine Ramirez IntermediateMiddle · 1,228 students
Other schools in Norco
- Norco HighHigh · 2,032 students
- George Washington ElementaryElementary · 861 students
- Norco IntermediateMiddle · 726 students
- John F. Kennedy HighHigh · 694 students
- Norco ElementaryElementary · 609 students
- Highland ElementaryElementary · 573 students
Other Sierra Vista Elementary schools
11 other US public schools in 3 states are named Sierra Vista Elementary. Sierra Vista Elementary is the 10th largest of the 12.
- Sierra Vista ElementaryPerris, CA · 867 students
- Sierra Vista ElementaryMadera, CA · 740 students
- Sierra Vista ElementaryArvin, CA · 690 students
- Sierra Vista ElementaryLa Habra, CA · 467 students
- Sierra Vista ElementaryClovis, CA · 465 students
Nearby schools
- Norco Intermediate0.8 mi · 726
- Highland Elementary1.2 mi · 573
- Riverview Elementary1.3 mi · 327
- Norco High1.4 mi · 2,032
- John F. Kennedy High1.5 mi · 694
- Norco Elementary1.8 mi · 609
Frequently asked questions
About Sierra Vista ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Sierra Vista Elementary?
Sierra Vista Elementary enrolls approximately 395 students in grades KG-06.
What age range does Sierra Vista Elementary serve?
Sierra Vista Elementary serves students from grade KG through grade 06.
How many students per teacher at Sierra Vista Elementary?
Approximately 20.8:1 students per teacher at Sierra Vista Elementary.
What is the student diversity at Sierra Vista Elementary?
Student demographics at Sierra Vista Elementary are roughly 32% White, 61% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Sierra Vista Elementary?
Sierra Vista Elementary is overseen by Corona-Norco Unified in Riverside County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.