Alta Vista Elementary

2293 East Crabtree Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257

www.altavistaesd.org

531 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Alta Vista Elementary School is a public school located in Porterville, California, serving as the central campus for the Alta Vista Elementary School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school provides a foundational educational experience for students in the surrounding community. It is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development through a curriculum designed to meet state standards while maintaining a supportive environment focused on student success.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic achievement, often working closely with families to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. As part of a smaller school district, Alta Vista is known for its more intimate campus atmosphere, which allows for closer interaction between staff, students, and parents. For those seeking detailed information on school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives, the school maintains an official presence through its website, serving as a primary resource for ongoing school-home communication.

531

Total Students

25.4

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alta Vista Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	55
Hispanic	463
Asian	2
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	10

Hispanic
463 (87.2%)
White
55 (10.4%)
Pacific Islander
10 (1.9%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
Two or More
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Alta Vista Elementary
Phone:	(559)782-5700
Website:	http://www.altavistaesd.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	531
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	478
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 82

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 61

Grade 7 65

Grade 8 63