Valley Home Elementary

13231 Pioneer Ave.
Valley Home, CA 95361

www.vhjsd.org

169 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Valley Home Elementary, located in the rural community of Valley Home, California, serves as the heart of the Valley Home Joint School District. As a small, community-focused institution, it provides K–8 education in a tight-knit environment that emphasizes personalized attention and a strong connection between the school, families, and the surrounding agricultural area. The school is known for fostering a supportive atmosphere where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a dedicated faculty committed to academic and personal growth.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school prides itself on maintaining a traditional school culture that values character development and community involvement. By leveraging its unique position as a small district, Valley Home Elementary offers a stable and secure learning environment that helps students build strong foundational skills as they prepare for high school and beyond. Its focus remains on preparing well-rounded students who are actively engaged in both their education and the local community.

169

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valley Home Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	81
Hispanic	69
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

White
81 (47.9 %)
Hispanic
69 (40.8 %)
Two or More
16 (9.5 %)
Black
1 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.6 %)

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:	Valley Home Joint Elementary
Phone:	(209)847-0117
Website:	http://www.vhjsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	169
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	60
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 21

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 16

Grade 3 15

Grade 4 22

Grade 5 20

Grade 6 25

Grade 7 19

Grade 8 13