ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Alta Vista Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Alta Vista Elementary school district, located in Porterville, CA with about 558 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 26 teachers, Alta Vista Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.
Alta Vista Elementary School is a public school located in Porterville, California, serving as the central campus for the Alta Vista Elementary School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school provides a foundational educational experience for students in the surrounding community. It is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development through a curriculum designed to meet state standards while maintaining a supportive environment focused on student success.
The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic achievement, often working closely with families to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. As part of a smaller school district, Alta Vista is known for its more intimate campus atmosphere, which allows for closer interaction between staff, students, and parents. For those seeking detailed information on school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives, the school maintains an official presence through its website, serving as a primary resource for ongoing school-home communication.
For more information, contact Alta Vista Elementary at (559) 782-5700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Porterville, CA 93257-5225
(559) 782-5700
http://www.altavistaesd.org
ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Porterville, CA with about 558 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Alta Vista Elementary
- Total Students:
- 558
- Teachers:
- 26
- 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:
- Supplemental 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 558 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 83% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 82.6%
- White
- 12.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 2.7%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Female
- 45.7%
- Male
- 54.3%
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.