ALTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Alta Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Kings Canyon Joint Unified school district, located in Reedley, CA with about 356 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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, Alta 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.
Alta Elementary School is a public K-5 institution located in Reedley, California, and is part of the Kings Canyon Joint Unified School District. The school serves the local community by providing a foundational education focused on academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing students for the transition to middle school. As a campus within the Kings Canyon district, it benefits from the resources and organizational support of a larger school system while maintaining a community-oriented environment for its students and families.
The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages student success through rigorous curriculum standards and engagement. By focusing on core subjects such as literacy and mathematics, along with enrichment opportunities, Alta Elementary aims to develop well-rounded students. Parents and community members can stay updated on school events, academic calendars, and district policies through the Kings Canyon Joint Unified School District website.
For more information, contact Alta Elementary at (559) 305-7210 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Reedley, CA 93654-9535
(559) 305-7210
http://www.kcusd.com
ALTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Reedley, CA with about 356 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Kings Canyon Joint Unified
- Total Students:
- 356
- Teachers:
- 14
- 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 356 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ALTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 92% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 91.9%
- White
- 5.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.5%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 51.4%
- Male
- 48.6%
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.