Golden Valley Elementary

gvs.cojusd.org/

659 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Golden Valley Elementary, located in Orosi, California, is a public school serving students as part of the Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District. The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, focusing on foundational academic growth while fostering social and emotional development. As a cornerstone of the local Orosi community, the school emphasizes student achievement through a curriculum designed to prepare children for success in higher grade levels and beyond.

The school’s official website highlights its dedication to maintaining strong communication between educators, students, and families. By providing access to school resources, academic calendars, and district-wide programs, Golden Valley Elementary aims to keep parents engaged in the educational process. The institution prioritizes creating a safe, nurturing campus culture where diverse learners can thrive, reflecting the broader mission of the Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District to empower students for future academic and personal success.

659

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Golden Valley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	622
Black	2
Asian	26
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
622 (94.4 %)
Asian
26 (3.9 %)
White
6 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)
Black
2 (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:	Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified
Phone:	(559)528-9004
Website:	http://gvs.cojusd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	659
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	505
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 139

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 112