Mineral King Elementary

www.vusd.org

597 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Mineral King Elementary, located in Visalia, California, is a public school serving students as part of the Visalia Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the faculty and staff work to prepare students for future educational success while encouraging a sense of community and school pride among its diverse student body.

The school benefits from being part of a larger district framework that prioritizes innovative teaching practices and the integration of technology in the classroom. Through various school-wide initiatives and active parent involvement, Mineral King Elementary strives to maintain a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. For families interested in enrollment or specific program details, the school’s information is regularly updated through the official Visalia Unified School District website.

597

Total Students

24.8

Full-Time Teachers

24.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mineral King Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	84
Hispanic	456
Black	10
Asian	18
Two or More	26
American Indian	3

Hispanic
456 (76.4 %)
White
84 (14.1 %)
Two or More
26 (4.4 %)
Asian
18 (3.0 %)
Black
10 (1.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

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)730-7779
Website:	http://www.vusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	597
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	400
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 74

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 86

Grade 6 102

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mineral King Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	74
Grade 1	84
Grade 2	92
Grade 3	75
Grade 4	84
Grade 5	86
Grade 6	102

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mineral King Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	314	52.6%
Male	283	47.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)