Alta Elementary

www.kcusd.com

367 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Alta Elementary School is a public K-5 institution located in Reedley, California, and is part of the Kings Canyon Joint Unified School District. The school serves the local community by providing a foundational education focused on academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing students for the transition to middle school. As a campus within the Kings Canyon district, it benefits from the resources and organizational support of a larger school system while maintaining a community-oriented environment for its students and families.

The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages student success through rigorous curriculum standards and engagement. By focusing on core subjects such as literacy and mathematics, along with enrichment opportunities, Alta Elementary aims to develop well-rounded students. Parents and community members can stay updated on school events, academic calendars, and district policies through the Kings Canyon Joint Unified School District website.

367

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alta Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	343
Black	1
Two or More	6

Hispanic
343 (93.5 %)
White
17 (4.6 %)
Two or More
6 (1.6 %)
Black
1 (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:	Kings Canyon Joint Unified
Phone:	(559)305-7210
Website:	http://www.kcusd.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	367
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	248
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 74

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 60