CaliforniaSchoolsAlta Elementary

Alta Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 05
Reedley, California · Kings Canyon Joint Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students364
Student:Teacher24.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch78%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
364
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
78%+12.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
24.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Alta Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Reedley, California. The school enrolls 364 students. It is part of the Kings Canyon Joint Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
24.3:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictKings Canyon Joint Unified
County6019
CityReedley
ZIP93654
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061970002363

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment364
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino90.5%
Black / African American1.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native5.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
Two or More Races1.5%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.3%
Hispanic
90.5%
Black
1.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
1.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %78%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)