Emmett S. Finley Elementary

finley.husd.net

559 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Emmett S. Finley Elementary School, located in Holtville, California, serves as a cornerstone of the Holtville Unified School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the Imperial Valley, focusing on academic development, social growth, and fostering a supportive community atmosphere. As a public institution, it adheres to state curriculum standards while striving to create a safe and inclusive space that encourages students to reach their full potential through active engagement and teacher-led instruction.

The school’s official website acts as a hub for parents, students, and staff, offering essential resources such as academic calendars, district news, and information regarding school policies. By maintaining a focus on traditional elementary education, Emmett S. Finley Elementary aims to build a strong base in core subjects while preparing its younger learners for their future transitions into middle school and beyond. The school is deeply integrated into the small-town character of Holtville, emphasizing the importance of community partnerships and parental involvement in the educational process.

559

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emmett S. Finley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	523
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	2
American Indian	2

Hispanic
523 (93.6%)
White
28 (5.0%)
Black
3 (0.5%)
Two or More
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Asian
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:	Holtville Unified
Phone:	(760)356-2929
Website:	http://finley.husd.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	559
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	389
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* 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 121

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 99