Tahoe Valley Elementary

943 Tahoe Island Dr.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

414 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Tahoe Valley Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of South Lake Tahoe, California, serving students in grades TK–5. As part of the Lake Tahoe Unified School District, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to providing a balanced academic environment that emphasizes core subjects, technology integration, and character development. The school community places a strong value on fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Tahoe Valley Elementary is known for leveraging its unique location in the Sierra Nevada mountains to enrich the student experience. The school frequently promotes outdoor education and community involvement, helping students develop a connection to their local environment. With a dedicated faculty and a focus on building foundational skills, Tahoe Valley aims to prepare its students for middle school success while nurturing a lifelong love for learning within a tight-knit mountain town setting.

414

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tahoe Valley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	183
Hispanic	182
Asian	18
Two or More	28
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
183 (44.2 %)
Hispanic
182 (44.0 %)
Two or More
28 (6.8 %)
Asian
18 (4.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Lake Tahoe Unified
Phone:	(530)543-2350
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	414
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	219
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 139

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 49