Stephens Elementary

www.chowchillaelem.k12.ca.us/domain/190

216 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Stephens Elementary is a public school located in Chowchilla, California, serving students in the Chowchilla Elementary School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on providing core academic instruction to children in the early stages of their education, typically spanning kindergarten through third or fourth grade. The school is situated in a central residential area, aiming to foster a supportive and accessible learning environment for families living in the Chowchilla region.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Stephens Elementary emphasizes the development of fundamental social and cognitive skills necessary for student success. The school often prioritizes a welcoming campus culture that encourages parent involvement and community engagement. By maintaining a focus on grade-level standards and student growth, Stephens Elementary plays a key role in preparing its pupils for the transition to upper elementary and middle school programs within the district.

216

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stephens Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	164
Black	2
Asian	3
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Hispanic
164 (75.9 %)
White
43 (19.9 %)
Asian
3 (1.4 %)
Two or More
3 (1.4 %)
Black
2 (0.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

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:	Chowchilla Elementary
Phone:	(559)665-8060
Website:	http://www.chowchillaelem.k12.ca.us/domain/190
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	216
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	144
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 62

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 87