Elbow Creek Elementary

www.vusd.org

525 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Elbow Creek Elementary is a public school located in Visalia, California, serving students as part of the Visalia Unified School District. The school is committed to providing a supportive and comprehensive educational environment, focusing on academic achievement, character development, and the personal growth of its diverse student body. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between staff, students, and families, the school aims to prepare children for success in higher grade levels and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Elbow Creek Elementary emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded school experience. The campus typically offers various programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students’ interests and promote community involvement. As part of the larger Visalia Unified district, the school benefits from organized administrative support and resources, ensuring that students have access to the materials and instructional strategies necessary to meet California’s state educational standards.

525

Total Students

22.6

Full-Time Teachers

23.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elbow Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	100
Hispanic	393
Asian	12
Two or More	17
American Indian	2

Hispanic
393 (75.0 %)
White
100 (19.1 %)
Two or More
17 (3.2 %)
Asian
12 (2.3 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	Visalia Unified
Phone:	(559)730-7766
Website:	http://www.vusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	525
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	332
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 96

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 77

Grade 6 76

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Elbow Creek Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	96
Grade 1	66
Grade 2	69
Grade 3	74
Grade 4	67
Grade 5	77
Grade 6	76

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Elbow Creek Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	267	50.9%
Male	257	49%
Not Specified	1	0.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)