Hazel Fischer Elementary

Vallecito Union
1605 Blagen Rd.
Arnold, CA 95223
172 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Hazel Fischer Elementary School is a public school located in the mountain community of Arnold, California, serving students in grades TK through 5. As part of the Vallecito Union School District, the school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit, supportive environment that reflects its serene, forested surroundings in the Sierra Nevada foothills. The curriculum focuses on foundational academic skills while incorporating character development and community engagement to help students thrive in a small-town setting.

The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on individualized attention and its commitment to fostering a positive learning culture. Beyond core academics, Hazel Fischer often provides students with opportunities to connect with their local environment and participate in school-wide activities that promote school spirit and inclusivity. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between teachers, families, and the wider Arnold community, the school aims to provide a well-rounded educational foundation that prepares its students for success in middle school and beyond.
172
Total Students
7.6
Full-Time Teachers
22.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    133 (77.3%)
  • Hispanic
    25 (14.5%)
  • Two or More
    11 (6.4%)
  • Asian
    2 (1.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.6%)
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: Vallecito Union
Phone: (209)795-8030
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 172
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 69
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* 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 41
Grade 1 23
Grade 2 27
Grade 3 25
Grade 4 22
Grade 5 34
Gender Ratio