Elk Hills Elementary

Elk Hills Elementary
501 Kern St.
Tupman, CA 93276
163 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Elk Hills Elementary, located in the small, unincorporated community of Tupman, California, serves as a vital educational anchor for families in the rural western portion of Kern County. As a remote school site, it operates with a focus on providing foundational education to a tight-knit community, often benefiting from the personalized attention and supportive atmosphere characteristic of small-town school districts. Its location near the Tule Elk State Natural Reserve underscores the school’s connection to the local environment and the unique agricultural and industrial history of the surrounding region.

Academically, the school functions under the Elk Hills School District, prioritizing core curriculum standards while fostering a learning environment that emphasizes student engagement and individual growth. Because of its size, the school is able to maintain strong communication between faculty, students, and parents, creating a collaborative educational experience. For families in the Tupman area, Elk Hills Elementary serves as more than just a place of learning; it is a central hub for community life and the development of the area’s youth.
163
Total Students
9.1
Full-Time Teachers
18.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    135 (82.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    22 (13.5 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.5 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.2 %)
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: Elk Hills Elementary
Phone: (661)765-7431
Website: http://elkhills.k12.ca.us
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 163
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 109
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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 15
Grade 1 15
Grade 2 17
Grade 3 20
Grade 4 24
Grade 5 16
Grade 6 21
Grade 7 20
Grade 8 15
Gender Ratio
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Buttonwillow Elementary
Buttonwillow Union Elementary
313 Students
42600 Hwy 58
Buttonwillow, CA 93206 (9.8 miles away)
Elementary School K - 8th