Van Allen Elementary

306 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Van Allen Elementary, located in Escalon, California, is a public school that serves students in the surrounding rural community. As part of the Escalon Unified School District, the school is recognized for maintaining a small-town atmosphere that prioritizes close-knit relationships between students, staff, and families. The campus is situated along Highway 120, reflecting the agricultural character of the region and providing a traditional, supportive environment for elementary-aged children.

Academically, Van Allen Elementary focuses on foundational learning and student development, often emphasizing a balance of rigorous core curriculum and character-building activities. The school typically benefits from a strong level of parental involvement, which is a hallmark of the Escalon community. By fostering a collaborative culture, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school while maintaining a focus on personal responsibility and academic growth.

306

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Van Allen Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	169
Hispanic	128
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

White
169 (55.2 %)
Hispanic
128 (41.8 %)
Two or More
5 (1.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
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:	Escalon Unified
Phone:	(209)838-2931
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	306
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 61

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 52