Oak Valley Elementary

www.oakvalleyschool.org

562 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Oak Valley Elementary, located in Tulare, California, is a public school that serves a K–8 student population within a rural setting. As a single-school district, Oak Valley is known for its close-knit community environment and a commitment to maintaining small class sizes, which allows for more personalized attention between teachers and students. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing core academic standards with extracurricular opportunities that aim to support the social and emotional development of its learners.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Tulare area, focusing on creating a supportive atmosphere where parent involvement is highly encouraged. According to their district philosophy, the school strives to prepare students for high school success by fostering a strong sense of school spirit, academic rigor, and character development. By leveraging its unique position as an independent district, Oak Valley is able to maintain a stable and consistent culture that prioritizes student-centered instruction and community values.

562

Total Students

31.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oak Valley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	101
Hispanic	447
Black	6
Asian	1
Two or More	7

Hispanic
447 (79.5%)
White
101 (18.0%)
Two or More
7 (1.2%)
Black
6 (1.1%)
Asian
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:	Oak Valley Union Elementary
Phone:	(559)688-2908
Website:	http://www.oakvalleyschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	562
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	335
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 89

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 63

Grade 7 51

Grade 8 62