Vineyard Elementary

www.templetonusd.org/schools/ves/index

426 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Vineyard Elementary School is a public elementary school located in the charming community of Templeton, California, serving students in grades TK through 5. Part of the Templeton Unified School District, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, small-town learning environment. The campus is situated in a quiet residential area, providing a safe and accessible setting for young learners to develop both their foundational academic skills and their social-emotional well-being.

The school is known for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement, which helps to supplement its rigorous educational programs. With a curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics, Vineyard Elementary also places value on enrichment activities and character development. By maintaining a focus on individual student needs and encouraging a positive school culture, Vineyard Elementary continues to be a staple of the Templeton community, preparing its students for success as they transition to middle school.

426

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vineyard Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	271
Hispanic	103
Black	1
Asian	6
Two or More	44
American Indian	1

White
271 (63.6%)
Hispanic
103 (24.2%)
Two or More
44 (10.3%)
Asian
6 (1.4%)
Black
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:	Templeton Unified
Phone:	(805)434-5840
Website:	http://www.templetonusd.org/schools/ves/index
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	85
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 3 138

Grade 4 150

Grade 5 138