CaliforniaSchoolsSierra Expeditionary Learning

Sierra Expeditionary Learning

PublicRegularCharterGrades 08
Truckee, California · Sierra Expeditionary Learning District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students216
Student:Teacher21.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch20%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
216
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
20%-44.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
21.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–8
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Sierra Expeditionary Learning is a public primary serving grades 0–8 in Truckee, California. The school enrolls 216 students. It is part of the Sierra Expeditionary Learning District district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
20% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictSierra Expeditionary Learning District
County6057
CityTruckee
ZIP96161
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060149912628

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment216
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino27.4%
Black / African American0.9%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native68.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
27.4%
Black
0.9%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
3.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %20%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)