Garden Elementary

garden.tcsdk8.org/

689 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Garden Elementary School, located in Tulare, California, is a public school serving students in grades K-8 as part of the Tulare City School District. The school is committed to providing a structured and supportive educational environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the personal development of its students. By emphasizing core subjects alongside character-building initiatives, the school aims to prepare its student body for success in high school and beyond.

The school maintains a strong connection with the local community, fostering a collaborative partnership between educators, parents, and students. With a focus on inclusive learning, Garden Elementary utilizes a variety of resources and instructional strategies to address diverse learning styles. Through its website, the school provides families with transparent communication regarding academic expectations, extracurricular opportunities, and school-wide events, reinforcing its role as a foundational hub for learning within the Tulare area.

689

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

24.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garden Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	117
Hispanic	531
Black	20
Asian	5
Two or More	13
American Indian	3

Hispanic
531 (77.1%)
White
117 (17.0%)
Black
20 (2.9%)
Two or More
13 (1.9%)
Asian
5 (0.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

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:	Tulare City
Phone:	(559)685-7330
Website:	http://garden.tcsdk8.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	689
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	490
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* 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 108

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 110

Grade 6 95