HENRY F. BISHOP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Henry F. Bishop Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Coalinga-Huron Unified school district, located in Coalinga, CA with about 343 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 1st 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 14 teachers, Henry F. Bishop Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.

Henry F. Bishop Elementary School, located in Coalinga, California, serves as a primary educational institution within the Coalinga-Huron Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing foundational academic growth and the development of essential social skills. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school strives to prepare its students for future academic success while catering to the specific needs of the local community.

As part of the Coalinga-Huron Unified School District, Henry F. Bishop Elementary benefits from the district's broader resources and commitment to excellence in education. The school encourages active engagement between students, teachers, and parents to create a cohesive educational experience. Through its programs and emphasis on a positive school climate, the institution aims to nurture a love for learning in its students while providing a stable, structured environment conducive to childhood development.

For more information, contact Henry F. Bishop Elementary at (559) 935-7570 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1501 Sunset Ave.
Coalinga, CA 93210-1359
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HENRY F. BISHOP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Coalinga, CA with about 343 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
343
Teachers:
14
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 343 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HENRY F. BISHOP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 80% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
80.5%
White
13.7%
Two or more races
2.3%
Asian
1.7%
Black or African American
1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%

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.