Hope Elementary

613 W. Teapot Dome Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257

229 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Hope Elementary School, located at 613 W. Teapot Dome Ave. in Porterville, California, serves as a local educational institution within the Porterville Unified School District. As a neighborhood elementary school, it focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the surrounding community, typically spanning from transitional kindergarten through grade six. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes student growth, social-emotional development, and academic achievement in alignment with state standards.

Beyond its core curriculum, Hope Elementary emphasizes the importance of community engagement and parent involvement to enhance the overall educational experience. The school facilities are designed to accommodate a diverse student body, offering various resources such as libraries, technology integration, and extracurricular opportunities aimed at preparing young learners for future academic success. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and character development, Hope Elementary strives to be a positive cornerstone for families residing in the Porterville area.

229

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hope Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	76
Hispanic	145
Asian	3
Two or More	3
American Indian	2

Hispanic
145 (63.3 %)
White
76 (33.2 %)
Asian
3 (1.3 %)
Two or More
3 (1.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.9 %)

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:	Hope Elementary
Phone:	(559)784-1064
Website:	http://www.hope-esd.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	229
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
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 31

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 27

Grade 6 26

Grade 7 24

Grade 8 23