Parkview Elementary

328 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Parkview Elementary School is a public school located in Taft, California, serving students in the Taft City School District. Situated in a small, tight-knit community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and social growth. The school is known for fostering a supportive environment where staff prioritize student engagement and the building of strong relationships with families to ensure a well-rounded educational experience.

Academically, Parkview Elementary is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of its student population by utilizing various instructional strategies designed to promote literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking. Beyond the classroom, the school often encourages involvement in extracurricular activities and community-oriented programs that help students develop leadership skills and a sense of belonging. As part of the Taft educational system, Parkview works to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

328

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parkview Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	112
Hispanic	203
Black	2
Asian	5
Two or More	1
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
203 (61.9%)
White
112 (34.1%)
Asian
5 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.9%)
Black
2 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)
Two or More
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:	Taft City
Phone:	(661)763-4164
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	328
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	222
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 109

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 74