Bear Mountain Elementary

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745 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Bear Mountain Elementary, located at 1501 Hood St. in Arvin, California, is a key academic institution within the Arvin Union School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged children. Its commitment to student success is reflected in its structured curriculum and its dedication to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment that prepares students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

As part of the Arvin Union School District, the school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and the community to ensure that students receive a well-rounded educational experience. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication regarding its academic calendar, school policies, and community resources, aiming to keep parents engaged and informed about their children's progress and the various programs available to support student growth and achievement.

745

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bear Mountain Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	707
Black	17
Asian	3
Two or More	5

Hispanic
707 (94.9 %)
Black
17 (2.3 %)
White
13 (1.7 %)
Two or More
5 (0.7 %)
Asian
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Arvin Union
Phone:	(661)854-6590
Website:	http://www.arvinschools.com/1/home
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	745
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	662
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 162

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 97

Grade 6 108