Cummings Valley Elementary

24220 Bear Valley Rd. Hc80
Tehachapi, CA 93561

560 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cummings Valley Elementary is a public school located in the rural community of Tehachapi, California, serving students in grades TK through 5. Part of the Tehachapi Unified School District, the school is situated in a scenic valley setting, fostering a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere. The institution is recognized for providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes core academic subjects while supporting the social and emotional development of its young student body.

The school is known for its commitment to small-town values, often focusing on parent involvement and personalized attention to help students transition through their early elementary years. By leveraging its unique location and district resources, Cummings Valley Elementary strives to provide a safe, structured learning environment that prepares students for the challenges of middle school and beyond. It serves as an integral hub for families in the Bear Valley region, maintaining a focus on academic achievement and fostering a positive school culture.

560

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cummings Valley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	330
Hispanic	182
Black	2
Asian	3
Two or More	42
American Indian	1

White
330 (58.9%)
Hispanic
182 (32.5%)
Two or More
42 (7.5%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
Black
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
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:	Tehachapi Unified
Phone:	(661)822-2190
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	560
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	168
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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 103

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 102

Grade 6 1