Sierra Lakes Elementary

Summary:

Sierra Lakes Elementary is a public elementary school in Fontana, California, serving 803 students in grades K-5 and part of the Fontana Unified School District.

While Sierra Lakes Elementary performs better than some nearby schools in the Fontana Unified district, such as Juniper Elementary and Tokay Elementary, it lags behind the higher-performing schools in the neighboring Etiwanda Elementary School District, like Cecilia Lucero Solorio Elementary and David W. Long Elementary. Sierra Lakes Elementary has consistently ranked in the middle to lower range of California elementary schools, with proficiency rates on standardized tests ranging from 17% to 50% across different grade levels and subjects, generally below the Fontana Unified and California state averages.

Another concerning trend at Sierra Lakes Elementary is the significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 6.4% in 2018-2019 to 35.1% in 2021-2022, well above the Fontana Unified and California state averages. Additionally, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students generally performing better than Asian and White students, suggesting the need for addressing equity and opportunity gaps within the school community.


Detail:

Public K-5

 5740 Avenal Pl.
       Fontana, CA  92336-5673


(909) 357-5270

District: Fontana Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
3584th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,568 Help


Students who attend Sierra Lakes Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Wayne Ruble Middle
High:    Summit High

Student/teacher ratio:  22.3 Help
Number of students:  803

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
54.4%
Asian:
15.6%
African American:
13.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sierra Lakes Elementary ranks worse than 61.1% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 9th among 30 ranked elementary schools in the Fontana Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.22. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Sierra Lakes Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Fontana Unified School District. Student population at Sierra Lakes Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (54.4%), Asian (15.6%), African American (13.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Fontana Unified School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sierra Lakes Elementary is 22.3. 27 elementary schools in the Fontana Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sierra Lakes Elementary is $6,568, which is the highest among 30 elementary schools in the Fontana Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sierra Lakes Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sierra Lakes Elementary 3584th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Sierra Lakes Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Fontana Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Fontana Unified 1103rd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sierra Lakes Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sierra Lakes Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 26.82 3427th 4809 28.7%
2005 42.90 2552nd 4822 47.1%
2006 49.10 2233rd 4818 53.7%
2007 65.18 1587th 5113 69.0%
2008 56.09 2045th 5113 60.0%
2009 68.03 1533rd 5193 70.5%
2010 72.99 1329th 5314 75.0%
2011 68.48 1551st 5377 71.2%
2012 63.85 1843rd 5390 65.8%
2013 69.86 1579th 5530 71.4%
2015 58.09 2027th 5611 63.9%
2016 60.83 1951st 5614 65.2%
2017 54.67 2293rd 5692 59.7%
2018 36.93 3344th 5662 40.9%
2019 37.66 3335th 5789 42.4%
2022 44.98 2797th 5883 52.5%
2023 45.65 2782nd 5874 52.6%
2024 34.22 3584th 5862 38.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sierra Lakes Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.42 396th 445 11.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sierra Lakes Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.14 2650th 3246 18.4%
2019 53.57 1065th 3275 67.5%
2022 45.23 1455th 3311 56.1%
2023 40.47 1775th 3250 45.4%
2024 33.35 2306th 3160 27.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sierra Lakes Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.72 1294th 2420 46.5%
2024 37.35 1448th 2634 45.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sierra Lakes Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.19 2935th 5084 42.3%
2019 35.14 3498th 5173 32.4%
2022 43.91 2691st 5264 48.9%
2023 47.58 2533rd 5374 52.9%
2024 39.25 3195th 5511 42.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Sierra Lakes Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.86 3287th 5413 39.3%
2019 35.02 3413th 5492 37.9%
2022 40.32 2978th 5635 47.2%
2023 45.80 2648th 5617 52.9%
2024 39.53 3090th 5605 44.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Sierra Lakes Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.20 1529th 2128 28.1%
2022 35.67 1250th 2227 43.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Sierra Lakes Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.88 3226th 5431 40.6%
2019 40.61 2997th 5510 45.6%
2022 48.88 2505th 5663 55.8%
2023 44.93 2750th 5650 51.3%
2024 28.98 3916th 5636 30.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Sierra Lakes Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 14.72 1007th 1154 12.7%
2023 20.62 992nd 1190 16.6%
2024 11.76 1062nd 1203 11.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Sierra Lakes Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.86 282nd 700 59.7%
2019 59.16 243rd 747 67.5%
2022 67.55 144th 663 78.3%
2023 56.95 227th 662 65.7%
2024 48.46 252nd 593 57.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sierra Lakes Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.89 2411th 4830 50.1%
2019 43.04 2752nd 4963 44.5%
2022 56.77 1795th 5084 64.7%
2023 56.20 1881st 5098 63.1%
2024 41.73 2843rd 5102 44.3%
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Rank History for White students at Sierra Lakes Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 14.53 2521st 2834 11.0%
2022 16.05 2366th 2726 13.2%
2023 22.84 2153rd 2662 19.1%
2024 13.93 2352nd 2647 11.1%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Sierra Lakes Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Sierra Lakes Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 57 75 23 356 3 n/a n/a 0 514
2003 57 75 23 356 3 n/a n/a 0 514
2004 76 100 50 363 0 n/a n/a 0 589
2005 69 90 64 225 1 n/a n/a 3 452
2006 89 88 113 266 2 n/a n/a 6 564
2007 98 112 143 303 3 n/a n/a 8 667
2008 100 133 152 313 4 n/a n/a 0 702
2009 90 120 143 308 3 4 8 0 676
2010 104 125 149 331 3 1 10 0 723
2011 108 110 135 340 3 1 7 0 704
2012 96 118 125 344 1 1 29 0 714
2013 88 106 107 354 2 2 32 0 691
2014 91 120 105 368 0 2 45 0 731
2015 89 124 108 366 1 2 44 0 734
2016 86 104 96 356 0 0 42 0 684
2017 81 89 83 373 0 2 39 0 667
2018 65 104 83 382 1 2 34 0 671
2019 73 93 86 362 3 1 26 0 644
2020 75 92 91 381 2 1 16 0 658
2021 73 97 108 398 3 2 23 0 704
2022 88 92 124 408 4 3 30 0 749
2023 100 105 125 437 2 1 33 0 803

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sierra Lakes Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 514 25.0 20.6 73.2
2003 514 25.0 20.6 73.2
2004 589 25.0 23.6 61.3
2005 452 24.0 18.8 61.5
2006 564 25.0 22.6 48.6
2007 667 30.0 22.2 46.7
2008 702 33.0 21.3 41.6
2009 676 34.0 17.8 46.6
2010 723 28.0 25.8 42.6
2011 704 n/a n/a 46.2
2012 714 25.8 27.6 n/a
2013 691 25.6 26.9 52.1
2014 731 25.0 29.2 55.3
2015 734 26.0 28.2 52.6
2016 684 27.0 25.3 62
2017 667 26.6 25.0 57.1
2018 671 26.7 25.1 56.3
2019 644 26.6 24.1 56.4
2020 658 n/a n/a 49.4
2021 704 30.5 23.0 54.4
2022 749 33.7 22.1 43.4
2023 803 35.9 22.3 41.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sierra Lakes Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 514 25.0 20.6 73.2
2003 514 25.0 20.6 73.2
2004 589 25.0 23.6 61.3
2005 452 24.0 18.8 61.5
2006 564 25.0 22.6 48.6
2007 667 30.0 22.2 46.7
2008 702 33.0 21.3 41.6
2009 676 34.0 17.8 46.6
2010 723 28.0 25.8 42.6
2011 704 n/a n/a 46.2
2012 714 25.8 27.6 n/a
2013 691 25.6 26.9 52.1
2014 731 25.0 29.2 55.3
2015 734 26.0 28.2 52.6
2016 684 27.0 25.3 62
2017 667 26.6 25.0 57.1
2018 671 26.7 25.1 56.3
2019 644 26.6 24.1 56.4
2020 658 n/a n/a 49.4
2021 704 30.5 23.0 54.4
2022 749 33.7 22.1 43.4
2023 803 35.9 22.3 41.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Sierra Lakes Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201299.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%99.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%99.0%
201395.0%2.0%0.0%3.0%97.0%98.0%97.0%96.0%97.0%
201498.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%100.0%98.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201596.0%1.0%1.0%2.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%97.0%97.0%
201696.0%0.0%1.0%2.0%96.0%99.0%99.0%96.0%96.0%
2017≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
202094.7%0.0%4.2%94.7%
202295.0%0.0%3.4%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sierra Lakes Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,568

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sierra Lakes Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3335th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2782nd of 5874 Elementary schools
 10.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sierra Lakes Elementary)45.548.8
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fontana Unified)37.532.4
 5.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sierra Lakes Elementary)3650.4
 14.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fontana Unified)36.832.5
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sierra Lakes Elementary)45.136.5
 8.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fontana Unified)37.430.8
 6.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sierra Lakes Elementary)40.232.1
 8.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fontana Unified)30.623.6
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sierra Lakes Elementary)53.349.3
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fontana Unified)41.732.4
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sierra Lakes Elementary)17.225.2
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fontana Unified)21.815.1
 6.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Sierra Lakes Elementary)22.121.5
 0.6%
   5th Grade Science (Fontana Unified)19.316.6
 2.7%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students644803
 24.7%
African American93105
 12.9%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian86125
 45.3%
Hispanic362437
 20.7%
Pacific Islander11
White73100
 37%
Two or More Races2633
 26.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.4%41.7%
 14.6%


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Students at Sierra Lakes Elementary are 54% Hispanic, 16% Asian, 13% African American, 12% White, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 803 students attended Sierra Lakes Elementary.

Students who attend Sierra Lakes Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wayne Ruble Middle
High : Summit High

Sierra Lakes Elementary ranks 3584th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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