Del Vista Math and Science Academy

www.duesd.org/schools/delvistaes/

Charter School 526 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Del Vista Math and Science Academy, located in Delano, California, is a public elementary school serving students within the Delano Union School District. True to its name, the academy places a specialized instructional emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) curricula, aiming to build a strong foundational knowledge in these fields from an early age. By integrating inquiry-based learning and hands-on scientific exploration, the school strives to prepare its students for the academic and professional demands of the 21st century.

Beyond its focus on core technical subjects, Del Vista Math and Science Academy is deeply committed to fostering a supportive and collaborative community environment. The school actively encourages parental involvement and provides various resources to ensure student success both inside and outside the classroom. Through its structured academic programs and dedication to student development, the academy serves as a central hub for learning in the Delano area, emphasizing critical thinking, problem-solving, and lifelong academic achievement.

526

Total Students

25.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Del Vista Math and Science Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	486
Asian	27
Two or More	2
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
486 (92.4%)
Asian
27 (5.1%)
White
7 (1.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
Two or More
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Delano Union Elementary
Phone:	(661)721-5040
Website:	http://www.duesd.org/schools/delvistaes/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	526
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	428
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 116

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 94