Monte Vista Elementary

701 W. W.field Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257

455 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Monte Vista Elementary School, located in Porterville, California, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Porterville Unified School District. As a public elementary school, it is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment that fosters both the academic achievement and social-emotional development of its students. The school focuses on delivering a comprehensive curriculum aligned with state standards, aiming to prepare children for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

In addition to its focus on core subjects like literacy and mathematics, Monte Vista Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and a positive school culture. The school typically offers various programs and extracurricular activities designed to engage students and encourage collaboration among staff, parents, and the local community. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, Monte Vista seeks to cultivate a safe and encouraging atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds can reach their full potential.

455

Total Students

17.4

Full-Time Teachers

26.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monte Vista Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	392
Asian	5
Two or More	8
American Indian	3

Hispanic
392 (86.2 %)
White
47 (10.3 %)
Two or More
8 (1.8 %)
Asian
5 (1.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)

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:	Porterville Unified
Phone:	(559)782-7350
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	386
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 73

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 67

Grade 6 87