MONTE VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Monte Vista Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Porterville Unified school district, located in Porterville, CA with about 516 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, Monte Vista Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Monte Vista Elementary School, located in Porterville, California, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Porterville Unified School District. As a public elementary school, it is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment that fosters both the academic achievement and social-emotional development of its students. The school focuses on delivering a comprehensive curriculum aligned with state standards, aiming to prepare children for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.
In addition to its focus on core subjects like literacy and mathematics, Monte Vista Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and a positive school culture. The school typically offers various programs and extracurricular activities designed to engage students and encourage collaboration among staff, parents, and the local community. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, Monte Vista seeks to cultivate a safe and encouraging atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds can reach their full potential.
For more information, contact Monte Vista Elementary at (559) 782-7350 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Porterville, CA 93257-1251
(559) 782-7350
MONTE VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Porterville, CA with about 516 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Porterville Unified
- Total Students:
- 516
- Teachers:
- 20
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 516 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MONTE VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 80% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 80.4%
- White
- 10.5%
- Two or more races
- 5.4%
- Asian
- 2.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- Female
- 44.2%
- Male
- 55.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.