Vivian Banks Charter

11800 Pala Mission Rd.
Pala, CA 92059

www.bonsallusd.com

Charter School 89 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Vivian Banks Charter School, located in Pala, California, is a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Bonsall Unified School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is specifically situated on the Pala Indian Reservation. This unique location fosters a close-knit educational environment that emphasizes cultural awareness and community partnership, striving to provide a supportive atmosphere where students from various backgrounds can thrive academically and socially.

As part of the Bonsall Unified School District, the school follows a structured curriculum designed to meet state educational standards while often leveraging the charter model to offer personalized learning opportunities. The school prioritizes student engagement through a balance of core academic subjects and enrichment programs. By focusing on the holistic development of its students, Vivian Banks Charter aims to prepare children for future academic success while honoring the heritage and values of the Pala community.

Total Students

6.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vivian Banks Charter
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	38
Black	1
Two or More	6
American Indian	41

American Indian
41 (46.1 %)
Hispanic
38 (42.7 %)
Two or More
6 (6.7 %)
White
3 (3.4 %)
Black
1 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bonsall Unified
Phone:	(760)742-3300
Website:	http://www.bonsallusd.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	89
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	45
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 9

Grade 1 16

Grade 2 13

Grade 3 14

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 12