Goshen Elementary

www.vusd.org

549 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Goshen Elementary School is a public school located in Visalia, California, and is part of the Visalia Unified School District (VUSD). Serving the local community in the Goshen area, the school is committed to providing a foundational education for elementary-aged students. As part of a large district, the school benefits from the resources, curriculum standards, and administrative support provided by VUSD, aiming to foster academic growth and social development in a supportive learning environment.

The school places a strong emphasis on student success and community engagement, working to prepare children for their transition to middle school and beyond. By focusing on core academic subjects such as literacy and mathematics, along with social-emotional development, Goshen Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. For families seeking detailed information on registration, academic calendars, or district programs, the school’s official page on the VUSD website serves as the primary resource for updates and school-related policies.

549

Total Students

24.3

Full-Time Teachers

22.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Goshen Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	462
Asian	39
Two or More	25
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
462 (84.2%)
Asian
39 (7.1%)
Two or More
25 (4.6%)
White
19 (3.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Visalia Unified
Phone:	(559)730-7847
Website:	http://www.vusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	549
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	477
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 99

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 75

Grade 6 87