Apricot Valley Elementary

788 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Apricot Valley Elementary is a public school located in Patterson, California, serving students in grades TK–5. As part of the Patterson Joint Unified School District, the school is situated in a growing residential area, reflecting the community-focused nature of the city. The campus is designed to provide a foundational educational experience, emphasizing core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while fostering a supportive environment for early childhood development.

The school prides itself on cultivating a positive school culture that encourages student engagement and parent involvement. By utilizing state-aligned curricula and various support programs, Apricot Valley Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success. With a commitment to inclusivity and student growth, the school serves as a central hub for families in the Patterson area, striving to balance rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional needs of its young learners.

788

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

24.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Apricot Valley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	507
Black	56
Asian	56
Two or More	75
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	20

Hispanic
507 (64.3%)
Two or More
75 (9.5%)
White
71 (9.0%)
Black
56 (7.1%)
Asian
56 (7.1%)
Pacific Islander
20 (2.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

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:	Patterson Joint Unified
Phone:	(209)892-4700
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	788
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	491
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	91

* 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 79

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 122

Grade 4 118

Grade 5 127

Grade 6 135