Sierra Avenue Elementary

www.thermalito.org

365 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sierra Avenue Elementary, located in Oroville, California, is a public school serving students as part of the Thermalito Union Elementary School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that focuses on foundational learning and the personal growth of its student body. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and community involvement, the school aims to prepare its students for success as they transition to higher grade levels.

Beyond its academic program, Sierra Avenue Elementary places a high value on maintaining a positive school culture. The administration and staff work to create an inclusive atmosphere that encourages student participation and emphasizes character development. For parents and community members interested in school policies, calendars, or educational resources, the district website serves as a primary hub for staying connected with the school’s ongoing initiatives and operational updates.

365

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sierra Avenue Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	140
Hispanic	76
Black	7
Asian	85
Two or More	47
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	2

White
140 (38.4%)
Asian
85 (23.3%)
Hispanic
76 (20.8%)
Two or More
47 (12.9%)
American Indian
8 (2.2%)
Black
7 (1.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Thermalito Union Elementary
Phone:	(530)538-2920
Website:	http://www.thermalito.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	308
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 67

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 64