Oak Valley Elementary

www.oakvalleyelem.org

350 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Oak Valley Elementary, located in the heart of Buellton, California, is a dedicated educational institution serving students in the Santa Ynez Valley. As part of the College School District, the school emphasizes a supportive, community-oriented environment that focuses on academic excellence, personal growth, and the development of well-rounded students. The campus provides a traditional K-6 educational experience, prioritizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social development to prepare students for their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its core curriculum, Oak Valley Elementary is known for fostering a close-knit school culture where parental involvement and community engagement are highly valued. The school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that celebrates student diversity and encourages a love for learning. By integrating modern teaching practices with a commitment to individual student needs, Oak Valley aims to nurture the intellectual and social-emotional potential of every child in a safe and welcoming setting.

350

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oak Valley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	141
Hispanic	173
Black	1
Asian	9
Two or More	24
American Indian	2

Hispanic
173 (49.4 %)
White
141 (40.3 %)
Two or More
24 (6.9 %)
Asian
9 (2.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Buellton Union Elementary
Phone:	(805)688-6992
Website:	http://www.oakvalleyelem.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	350
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	157
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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 76

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 54