ROCKFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Rockford Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Rockford Elementary school district, located in Porterville, CA with about 357 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 17 teachers, Rockford Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

Rockford Elementary School, located at 14983 Rd. 208 in Porterville, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the rural landscape of Tulare County. As part of the Rockford Elementary School District, the school is situated in an agricultural setting, providing a focused, small-school environment for its student body. The school is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development by maintaining a community-oriented atmosphere that emphasizes individual attention and student engagement.

The institution functions as a vital hub for local families, prioritizing a supportive learning climate that bridges traditional academic instruction with the needs of the surrounding community. By leveraging its smaller enrollment size, Rockford Elementary strives to cultivate close relationships between students, staff, and parents, ensuring that each child has the resources necessary to succeed in their formative years. It stands as a testament to the importance of localized education in providing consistent academic and social foundations for students in the Porterville area.

For more information, contact Rockford Elementary at (559) 784-5406 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

14983 Rd. 208
Porterville, CA 93257-9318
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ROCKFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Porterville, CA with about 357 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
357
Teachers:
17.6
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
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 357 students

Hispanic/Latino
52.7%
White
40.6%
Asian
3.1%
Two or more races
3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%

Female
52.9%
Male
47.1%

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.