Avenal Elementary

654 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Avenal Elementary School, located at 500 S. First Ave. in Avenal, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Reef-Sunset Unified School District. Situated in the heart of a rural agricultural community, the school is dedicated to providing core academic instruction and fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the elementary grade levels. As a focal point of the local community, the school emphasizes basic literacy, numeracy, and social development, preparing its students for success as they transition to middle school.

The school operates with a focus on meeting the diverse needs of its student population, many of whom are from families supported by the region's agricultural industry. By prioritizing classroom engagement and community involvement, Avenal Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their academic potential. Its location on First Avenue places it centrally within the town, making it a key hub for family outreach and local educational initiatives.

654

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Avenal Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	630
Asian	14
Two or More	1

Hispanic
630 (96.3%)
Asian
14 (2.1%)
White
9 (1.4%)
Two or More
1 (0.2%)

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:	Reef-Sunset Unified
Phone:	(559)386-5173
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	654
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	597
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 120

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 120

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 118