Kings River Elementary

www.kingsriverelementary.org

389 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Kings River Elementary School, located in Kingsburg, California, is a single-school district serving students in transitional kindergarten through eighth grade. Known for its rural, close-knit community atmosphere, the school emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes student character and personal growth. The school prides itself on maintaining small class sizes and a dedicated faculty, which allows for individualized attention and a strong connection between the staff, students, and local families.

Beyond its core academics, Kings River Elementary offers various extracurricular activities and programs designed to enrich the educational experience. The school is deeply rooted in the agricultural history of the Central Valley and maintains a focus on community involvement and tradition. By blending rigorous instructional standards with a focus on social-emotional learning, the school aims to prepare its students for successful transitions into high school and beyond, all within a safe, collaborative campus setting.

389

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kings River Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	370
Two or More	2
American Indian	2

Hispanic
370 (95.1%)
White
15 (3.9%)
Two or More
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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:	Kings River Union Elementary
Phone:	(559)897-7209
Website:	http://www.kingsriverelementary.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	332
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 55

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 38

Grade 6 48

Grade 7 50

Grade 8 45