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School Comparison

Joshua Elementary
vs.
Sierra Elementary

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Joshua Elementary
Sierra Elementary
  • Sierra Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Joshua Elementary (308.4:1 vs. 235.9:1).
  • Sierra Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Joshua Elementary (398 vs. 348).
  • Sierra Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Joshua Elementary (30 vs. 6).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Sierra Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Joshua Elementary (398 vs. 348).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Sierra Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Joshua Elementary (30 vs. 6).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Sierra Elementary reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Joshua Elementary (19 vs. 13).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Sierra Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Joshua Elementary (308.4:1 vs. 235.9:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

17 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Joshua Elementary
$17,702.45
Sierra Elementary
$17,702.45
Local revenue share
Joshua Elementary
16.2%
Sierra Elementary
16.2%
State revenue share
Joshua Elementary
69.9%
Sierra Elementary
69.9%
Federal revenue share
Joshua Elementary
13.9%
Sierra Elementary
13.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Joshua Elementary
49.3%
Sierra Elementary
49.3%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Los Angeles County
$87,760
Los Angeles County
$87,760
Poverty rate
Los Angeles County
13.6%
Los Angeles County
13.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Los Angeles County
35.5%
Los Angeles County
35.5%
Unemployment rate
Los Angeles County
5.8%
Los Angeles County
5.8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.