Pixley Elementary

pixley.k12.ca.us

530 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Pixley Elementary School, located in the rural community of Pixley, California, serves as the primary educational institution for its local district. Situated in the heart of the Central Valley, the school functions as a foundational pillar for the small agricultural town, focusing on providing essential academic instruction to its elementary-aged student population. The campus serves as a central hub for the community, reflecting the values and needs of the families within this tight-knit region.

Academically, the school emphasizes core curriculum standards while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of a rural school setting. By maintaining its own dedicated district website, the school aims to facilitate communication between educators, students, and parents, providing resources and updates regarding school events, administration, and instructional policies. As an integral part of the Pixley Union School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares its students for their transition into secondary education.

530

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pixley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	496
Black	4
Asian	4
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
496 (93.6%)
White
24 (4.5%)
Black
4 (0.8%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)
Two or More
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
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:	Pixley Union Elementary
Phone:	(559)757-3131
Website:	http://pixley.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	530
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	486
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 125

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 82