Semitropic Elementary

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151 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Semitropic Elementary, located in the rural community of Wasco, California, serves as a foundational educational institution for students in the surrounding agricultural region. As part of the Semitropic Elementary School District, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience that emphasizes core curriculum subjects while fostering a supportive and close-knit environment. Given its location in the Central Valley, the school plays a vital role in the community, often acting as a focal point for families who are integrated into the local farming and industrial sectors.

The school’s commitment to student success is reflected in its efforts to bridge traditional instruction with modern educational tools. By utilizing resources like the School Loop platform, Semitropic Elementary prioritizes communication between educators, students, and parents to keep the community informed about academic progress and school events. While the school maintains a modest scale, its focus remains on creating a safe, inclusive, and rigorous learning environment designed to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

151

Total Students

10.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Semitropic Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	142
Black	4
Two or More	1

Hispanic
142 (94.0 %)
White
4 (2.6 %)
Black
4 (2.6 %)
Two or More
1 (0.7 %)

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:	Semitropic Elementary
Phone:	(661)758-6412
Website:	http://sesd-sesd-ca.schoolloop.com/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	151
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	86
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 19

Grade 1 12

Grade 2 10

Grade 3 20

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 19

Grade 6 19

Grade 7 18

Grade 8 15