Monson-Sultana Elementary

www.msschool.org

440 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Monson-Sultana Elementary School, located in the rural community of Dinuba, California, is a single-school district serving students from transitional kindergarten through eighth grade. As a small, community-focused institution, the school emphasizes a close-knit environment where staff and families collaborate closely to support student development. Its location in the agricultural heart of the San Joaquin Valley shapes its identity, often fostering strong ties between the school and the surrounding rural population.

The school’s academic mission focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education while preparing students for the transition to high school. According to their district documentation, they prioritize high standards for student conduct and academic achievement, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of their learners. By maintaining small class sizes and a localized approach to administration, Monson-Sultana strives to create a supportive, safe, and rigorous learning atmosphere that promotes both personal growth and community involvement.

440

Total Students

21.1

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monson-Sultana Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	429
Asian	1
Two or More	1

Hispanic
429 (97.5%)
White
9 (2.0%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
Two or More
1 (0.2%)

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:	Monson-Sultana Joint Union Elementary
Phone:	(559)591-1634
Website:	http://www.msschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	376
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 54

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 51

Grade 6 50

Grade 7 49

Grade 8 52