Sierra Foothill Charter

Sierra Foothill Charter District
4952 School House Rd.
Catheys Valley, CA 95306
Charter School 140 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview

Sierra Foothill Charter is a small neighborhood-scale campus located in Catheys Valley, CA. Administered by Sierra Foothill Charter District, the institution operates as a public charter school serving approximately 140 enrolled students across grades KG through 08.

Based on official NCES reporting, the campus employs approximately 6.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers with an estimated student-to-teacher ratio of 23.3:1, aligning with standard public school staffing metrics. Approximately 37.9% of students qualify for subsidized meal support under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including 53 students qualified for free lunch and 0 for reduced-price dining.

Located at 4952 School House Rd. in Catheys Valley, CA 95306, Sierra Foothill Charter serves families zoned within the Sierra Foothill Charter District attendance area. Academic programming, zoning boundaries, and school bus routes are administered under district guidelines.

140
Total Students
6.0
Full-Time Teachers
23.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    79 (56.4%)
  • Hispanic
    47 (33.6%)
  • Two or More
    11 (7.9%)
  • Asian
    2 (1.4%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Sierra Foothill Charter District
Phone: (209)742-6222
Website: http://www.sierrafoothillcharterschool.org
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 140
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 23.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 53
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 28
Grade 1 17
Grade 2 15
Grade 3 15
Grade 4 16
Grade 5 12
Grade 6 16
Grade 7 12
Grade 8 9
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Mariposa Elementary
Mariposa County Unified
386 Students
5044 Jones St.
Mariposa, CA 95338 (8.8 miles away)
Elementary School K - 8th