VOLTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Volta Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Los Banos Unified school district, located in Los Banos, CA with about 403 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 13 teachers, Volta Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 31:1. 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.
Volta Elementary School is a rural public school located in Los Banos, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. As part of the Los Banos Unified School District, the school is situated in a primarily agricultural setting, reflecting the tight-knit community character of the surrounding Volta area. The school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic skills while maintaining a supportive environment tailored to the needs of its local student population.
The school is known for its commitment to fostering a positive learning culture that prioritizes student engagement and community involvement. By maintaining smaller class sizes and personalized attention, Volta Elementary aims to ensure that students receive the necessary guidance to succeed as they transition into middle school. With a mission rooted in academic growth and character development, the school serves as a vital educational anchor for families living within the rural outskirts of the Los Banos region.
For more information, contact Volta Elementary at (209) 826-2912 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Los Banos, CA 93635-9783
(209) 826-2912
VOLTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Los Banos, CA with about 403 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Los Banos Unified
- Total Students:
- 403
- Teachers:
- 13
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance 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 403 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending VOLTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 74% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 73.9%
- White
- 21.8%
- Asian
- 2.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- 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.