Vandalia Elementary

271 East College Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257

556 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Vandalia Elementary School is a public school located in Porterville, California, serving students in grades Pre-K through 6. As part of the Porterville Unified School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement, character development, and social-emotional growth. The campus serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood, striving to provide a supportive foundation for elementary-aged children as they progress through their early educational years.

In addition to its core curriculum, Vandalia Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for middle school and beyond. The school utilizes various resources and instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student population, often focusing on literacy, mathematics, and community engagement. By maintaining a focus on consistent communication with families and providing a safe, structured learning environment, the school aims to cultivate a sense of community pride and academic excellence among its students.

556

Total Students

22.1

Full-Time Teachers

25.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vandalia Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	406
Asian	9
Two or More	15
American Indian	87
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
406 (73.0%)
American Indian
87 (15.6%)
White
35 (6.3%)
Two or More
15 (2.7%)
Asian
9 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7%)

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:	Porterville Unified
Phone:	(559)782-7260
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	556
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	518
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 110

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 93