Mission Valley Elementary

missionvalley.tcsdk8.org/

723 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Mission Valley Elementary is a public school located in Tulare, California, serving students within the Tulare City School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that prepares students for long-term success. With a focus on foundational education, the school emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and character development, aiming to help students build the necessary skills to excel as they progress toward middle school and beyond.

The school community places a strong value on collaboration between educators, parents, and students to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere. By utilizing modern instructional strategies and maintaining a focus on individual student growth, Mission Valley Elementary seeks to nurture not only academic achievement but also personal responsibility and civic engagement. Prospective families can find more detailed information regarding school programs, events, and resources on their official website at http://missionvalley.tcsdk8.org/.

723

Total Students

29.7

Full-Time Teachers

24.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mission Valley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	187
Hispanic	456
Black	18
Asian	38
Two or More	18
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
456 (63.1 %)
White
187 (25.9 %)
Asian
38 (5.3 %)
Black
18 (2.5 %)
Two or More
18 (2.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)

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:	Tulare City
Phone:	(559)685-7396
Website:	http://missionvalley.tcsdk8.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	723
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	354
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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 110

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 111

Grade 6 107

Grade 7 10

Grade 8 18