Valley Oak Elementary

496 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Valley Oak Elementary School, located in the affluent North Fresno area, is a well-regarded public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. Part of the Clovis Unified School District, the school is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, structured learning environment, and a strong emphasis on character development. It serves a diverse suburban community and is consistently noted for its high parental involvement and a collaborative culture that bridges home and school life.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Valley Oak focuses on providing a well-rounded educational experience that includes opportunities in athletics, arts, and technology. The school prides itself on fostering a safe, inclusive campus climate where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and community-building events. With its focus on both individual student achievement and the "Clovis Unified way" of high expectations, Valley Oak Elementary remains a central hub for families in the 93720 zip code looking for a robust and supportive K-6 foundation.

496

Total Students

21.1

Full-Time Teachers

23.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valley Oak Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	218
Hispanic	177
Black	10
Asian	52
Two or More	37
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
218 (44.0 %)
Hispanic
177 (35.7 %)
Asian
52 (10.5 %)
Two or More
37 (7.5 %)
Black
10 (2.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Clovis Unified
Phone:	(559)327-8200
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	496
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	127
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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 84

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 72

Grade 6 80