Great Western Elementary

5051 South Frankwood Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654

www.kcusd.com

309 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Great Western Elementary is a public school located in Reedley, California, serving as part of the Kings Canyon Joint Unified School District. Situated in a rural setting on Frankwood Avenue, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in the surrounding agricultural community. It operates under the district’s mission to foster academic excellence and personal growth, offering a structured environment tailored to the developmental needs of elementary-aged children.

As part of the Kings Canyon Joint Unified system, the school benefits from the resources and administrative support of a larger district while maintaining a localized community feel. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards, student engagement, and the integration of technology to prepare students for middle school transitions. Families interested in specific programs, enrollment procedures, or current school news can find comprehensive information through the district’s official website at http://www.kcusd.com.

309

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Great Western Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	264
Asian	1
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

Hispanic
264 (85.4%)
White
28 (9.1%)
Two or More
15 (4.9%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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 Canyon Joint Unified
Phone:	(559)305-7220
Website:	http://www.kcusd.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	309
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	215
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 66

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 62