Lee Vining Elementary

Eastern Sierra Unified
132 Lee Vining Ave.
Lee Vining, CA 93541
100 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Lee Vining Elementary School, located in the scenic Eastern Sierra town of Lee Vining, California, serves as a cornerstone of the Eastern Sierra Unified School District. The school provides a close-knit, supportive educational environment that leverages its unique location near Mono Lake and Yosemite National Park. By fostering a small-school atmosphere, the institution emphasizes individualized attention and community involvement, ensuring that students receive a personalized approach to their academic and social development.

The school is dedicated to preparing students for future success through a rigorous curriculum that balances core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities. As part of a rural district, Lee Vining Elementary prides itself on its strong connection to the local community and the natural landscape, often integrating the surrounding environment into its learning experiences. With a commitment to academic excellence and student well-being, the school aims to cultivate lifelong learners who are well-equipped for the challenges of middle school and beyond.
100
Total Students
5.5
Full-Time Teachers
18.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    52 (52.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    47 (47.0 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.0 %)
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: Eastern Sierra Unified
Phone: (760)647-6460
Website: http://www.esusd.org
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 100
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 47
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 17
Grade 1 9
Grade 2 11
Grade 3 14
Grade 4 11
Grade 5 11
Grade 6 12
Grade 7 10
Grade 8 5
Gender Ratio