Pinkham Elementary

www.vusd.org

480 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Pinkham Elementary School is a public school located in Visalia, California, and is part of the Visalia Unified School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience while fostering a supportive environment for early childhood and elementary development. Like other schools within the district, Pinkham emphasizes core curriculum standards, student engagement, and preparation for middle school success.

As a member of the Visalia Unified School District, Pinkham Elementary benefits from the district's broader administrative resources and commitment to modern educational practices. The school’s location on E. Tulare Ave. places it centrally within the community, allowing it to act as a neighborhood hub for families. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives by visiting the official Visalia Unified School District website at [www.vusd.org](http://www.vusd.org).

480

Total Students

24.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pinkham Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	83
Hispanic	347
Black	14
Asian	8
Two or More	23
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
347 (72.3 %)
White
83 (17.3 %)
Two or More
23 (4.8 %)
Black
14 (2.9 %)
Asian
8 (1.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
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)730-7853
Website:	http://www.vusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	480
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	347
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 56

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 79

Grade 6 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pinkham Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	96
Grade 1	56
Grade 2	63
Grade 3	60
Grade 4	66
Grade 5	79
Grade 6	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pinkham Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	224	46.7%
Male	256	53.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)