Sierra Madre Elementary

141 West Highland Ave.
Sierra Madre, CA 91024

sme.pusd.us

652 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sierra Madre Elementary School, located in the charming foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, is a key institution within the Pasadena Unified School District. Serving students in the Sierra Madre community, the school is known for its strong sense of neighborhood identity and a commitment to fostering a nurturing academic environment. The school prioritizes a well-rounded education, emphasizing core academic standards while encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Sierra Madre Elementary prides itself on its vibrant school culture, which is heavily supported by active parent involvement and a dedicated faculty. The school offers a variety of programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to enrich the student experience and promote social-emotional growth. By maintaining a close-knit, inclusive atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its students not only for middle school success but also to become responsible, engaged members of their broader community.

652

Total Students

26.9

Full-Time Teachers

24.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sierra Madre Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	291
Hispanic	156
Black	11
Asian	70
Two or More	122
American Indian	2

White
291 (44.6%)
Hispanic
156 (23.9%)
Two or More
122 (18.7%)
Asian
70 (10.7%)
Black
11 (1.7%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Pasadena Unified
Phone:	(626)396-5890
Website:	http://sme.pusd.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	652
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	124
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	70

* 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 134

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 111