Sierra Vista Elementary

20300 Sherman Rd.
Perris, CA 92571

867 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Sierra Vista Elementary, located on Sherman Road in Perris, California, is a public school serving the local community within the Perris Elementary School District. Situated in a growing suburban area, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in grades K–5. As part of a district dedicated to preparing students for future educational success, Sierra Vista emphasizes core curriculum subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while working to foster a supportive environment for its diverse student body.

Beyond academics, the school acts as a vital hub for the families residing in the northern Perris region. Like many schools in the district, Sierra Vista typically incorporates programs designed to bolster student engagement and social-emotional development. By leveraging district resources and community involvement, the school strives to bridge achievement gaps and provide a safe, structured learning environment that meets the state’s educational standards for elementary education.

867

Total Students

36.8

Full-Time Teachers

23.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sierra Vista Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	697
Black	83
Asian	17
Two or More	31
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
697 (80.4%)
Black
83 (9.6%)
White
32 (3.7%)
Two or More
31 (3.6%)
Asian
17 (2.0%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)

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:	Val Verde Unified
Phone:	(951)443-2430
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	867
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	628
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	131

* 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 61

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 90

Grade 6 367