Sierra Heights Elementary School

www.rentonschools.us/sierraheights

323 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sierra Heights Elementary School is a public school located in Renton, Washington, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the Renton School District, the school is known for fostering a supportive community environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and inclusivity. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while providing students with a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes critical thinking and collaboration.

Beyond core academics, Sierra Heights is committed to creating a safe and engaging atmosphere for its diverse student population. The school actively encourages family and community involvement, viewing it as a vital component of student success. With resources provided by the Renton School District, the school focuses on preparing young learners for middle school and beyond by building strong foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and character education.

323

Total Students

21.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sierra Heights Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	140
Black	24
Asian	55
Two or More	32
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
140 (43.3%)
White
70 (21.7%)
Asian
55 (17.0%)
Two or More
32 (9.9%)
Black
24 (7.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Renton School District
Phone:	(425)204-4650
Website:	http://www.rentonschools.us/sierraheights
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	323
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	132
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 63

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 58