Owens Valley Elementary

Owens Valley Unified
202 South Clay St.
Independence, CA 93526
76 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Owens Valley Elementary, located in Independence, California, serves as the primary educational hub for the local community within the Owens Valley Unified School District. Situated in the heart of the scenic Eastern Sierra, the school operates as a small, close-knit rural institution that prioritizes personalized learning. Its location provides students with a unique connection to the surrounding natural environment, often integrating the area's rich history and geography into the educational experience.

As part of a unified district, the school is committed to fostering academic achievement and social-emotional growth in a supportive, multi-grade environment. By maintaining small class sizes, Owens Valley Elementary ensures that students receive focused attention from dedicated staff, preparing them for success as they transition to the district’s secondary level. The school serves as a central point of community engagement, reflecting the values and tight-knit spirit characteristic of the Independence region.
76
Total Students
5.9
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    31 (40.8%)
  • White
    18 (23.7%)
  • American Indian
    13 (17.1%)
  • Two or More
    12 (15.8%)
  • Asian
    2 (2.6%)
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: Owens Valley Unified
Phone: (760)878-2405
Website: http://www.ovusd.org
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 76
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 31
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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 12
Grade 1 6
Grade 2 6
Grade 3 7
Grade 4 9
Grade 5 12
Grade 6 8
Grade 7 8
Grade 8 7
Grade 9 1
Gender Ratio