KINGS RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Kings River Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Kings River Union Elementary school district, located in Kingsburg, CA with about 465 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 20 teachers, Kings River Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.

Kings River Elementary School, located in Kingsburg, California, is a single-school district serving students in transitional kindergarten through eighth grade. Known for its rural, close-knit community atmosphere, the school emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes student character and personal growth. The school prides itself on maintaining small class sizes and a dedicated faculty, which allows for individualized attention and a strong connection between the staff, students, and local families.

Beyond its core academics, Kings River Elementary offers various extracurricular activities and programs designed to enrich the educational experience. The school is deeply rooted in the agricultural history of the Central Valley and maintains a focus on community involvement and tradition. By blending rigorous instructional standards with a focus on social-emotional learning, the school aims to prepare its students for successful transitions into high school and beyond, all within a safe, collaborative campus setting.

For more information, contact Kings River Elementary at (559) 897-7209 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3961 Ave. 400
Kingsburg, CA 93631-9660
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KINGS RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Kingsburg, CA with about 465 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
465
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 465 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KINGS RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 91% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
90.5%
White
8.6%
Asian
0.4%
Black or African American
0.2%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
45.4%
Male
54.6%

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.