Mission Valley Elementary

missionvalley.tcsdk8.org/

671 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Mission Valley Elementary is a public school located in Tulare, California, serving students within the Tulare City School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that prepares students for long-term success. With a focus on foundational education, the school emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and character development, aiming to help students build the necessary skills to excel as they progress toward middle school and beyond.

The school community places a strong value on collaboration between educators, parents, and students to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere. By utilizing modern instructional strategies and maintaining a focus on individual student growth, Mission Valley Elementary seeks to nurture not only academic achievement but also personal responsibility and civic engagement. Prospective families can find more detailed information regarding school programs, events, and resources on their official website at http://missionvalley.tcsdk8.org/.

671

Total Students

28.1

Full-Time Teachers

23.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mission Valley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	157
Hispanic	427
Black	22
Asian	44
Two or More	17
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
427 (63.6%)
White
157 (23.4%)
Asian
44 (6.6%)
Black
22 (3.3%)
Two or More
17 (2.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)685-7396
Website:	http://missionvalley.tcsdk8.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	671
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	354
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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 149

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 91

Grade 6 103