ALVINA ELEMENTARY CHARTER

Alvina Elementary Charter is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Alvina Elementary school district, located in Caruthers, CA with about 188 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. 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 9 teachers, Alvina Elementary Charter has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

Alvina Elementary Charter School is a small, rural public charter school located in Caruthers, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through eighth grade. As an independent charter, the school operates with a focus on providing a personalized educational experience within a tight-knit community setting. It is situated in an agricultural region, and the school prides itself on maintaining a supportive, family-oriented atmosphere where students receive individualized attention due to its smaller enrollment size.

Academically, the school emphasizes foundational literacy and mathematics while integrating character development and community involvement into its curriculum. By operating as a charter, Alvina Elementary has the flexibility to tailor its instructional strategies to meet the specific needs of its diverse student body. The school serves as a central hub for the local Caruthers area, fostering strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents to ensure a collaborative learning environment that prepares students for the transition to high school.

For more information, contact Alvina Elementary Charter at (559) 864-9411 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.