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Visalia Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 28 public elementary schools serving 15,380 students in Visalia Unified School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in Visalia Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
41 Schools
7,685 Schools
# Students
28,961 Students
3,822,157 Students
# Teachers
1,287 Teachers
173,567 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Visalia Unified School District, which is ranked #645 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#641 out of 1200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Graduation Rate
91%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.63
# American Indian Students
128 Students
17,644 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,359 Students
438,802 Students
% Asian Students
5%
12%
# Hispanic Students
20,458 Students
2,121,250 Students
% Hispanic Students
71%
56%
# Black Students
396 Students
196,201 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
4,993 Students
807,765 Students
% White Students
17%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
41 Students
15,388 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,584 Students
222,553 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
2,251
467,500
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,033
408,159
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,108
421,006
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,092
426,320
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,190
432,640
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,184
440,539
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,200
440,407
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,204
307,587
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,245
321,396
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,400
40,390
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,424
37,813
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,326
36,857
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,304
41,543
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,613 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,058 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$481 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$407 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,613
$19,806
Spending / Student
$14,058
$18,241
Best Visalia Unified School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4445 W. Ferguson Ave.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3105
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3105
Grades: K-8
| 752 students
Rank: #22.
Hurley Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6600 W. Hurley Ave.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7905
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7905
Grades: K-6
| 557 students
Rank: #33.
Shannon Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3637 N. Ranch St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3258
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3258
Grades: K-6
| 589 students
Rank: #44.
Manuel F. Hernandez
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2133 N. Leila St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3199
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3199
Grades: K-6
| 693 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Denton Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2231 N. Denton
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 931-8050
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 931-8050
Grades: K-6
| 546 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Linwood Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3129 S. Linwood St.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7776
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7776
Grades: K-6
| 528 students
Rank: #77.
Veva Blunt Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1119 S. Chinowth Rd.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7793
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7793
Grades: K-6
| 534 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Crowley Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
214 E. Ferguson St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7758
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7758
Grades: K-6
| 453 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 N. Giddings St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7772
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7772
Grades: K-6
| 544 students
Rank: #1010.
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4222 S. Dans St.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 735-3539
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 735-3539
Grades: K-6
| 639 students
Rank: #1111.
Riverway Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1341 Glendale Ave.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 931-8020
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 931-8020
Grades: K-6
| 777 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Royal Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1323 Clover Dr.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7787
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7787
Grades: K-6
| 893 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Willow Glen Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 N. Akers Rd.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7798
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7798
Grades: K-8
| 540 students
Rank: #1414.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2021 S. Encina
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7783
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7783
Grades: K-6
| 514 students
Rank: #1515.
Global Learning Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1051 Robin Dr.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7788
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7788
Grades: K-8
| 402 students
Rank: #1616.
Annie R. Mitchell
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2121 E. Laura Ave.
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 622-3195
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 622-3195
Grades: K-6
| 731 students
Rank: #1717.
Elbow Creek Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
32747 Rd. 138
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7766
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7766
Grades: K-6
| 488 students
Rank: #1818.
Mineral King Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3333 E. Kaweah Ave.
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7779
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7779
Grades: K-6
| 593 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Golden Oak Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 N. Lovers Ln.
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7851
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7851
Grades: K-6
| 649 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Goshen Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6505 Ave. 308
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7847
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7847
Grades: K-6
| 503 students
Rank: #2121.
Conyer Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
814 S. Sowell
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7751
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7751
Grades: K-6
| 429 students
Rank: #2222.
Ivanhoe Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16030 Ave. 332
Ivanhoe, CA 93235
(559) 730-7849
Ivanhoe, CA 93235
(559) 730-7849
Grades: K-8
| 562 students
Rank: #2323.
Four Creeks Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1844 N. Burke St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3115
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3115
Grades: K-6
| 626 students
Rank: #2424.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 N. Stevenson St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7769
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7769
Grades: K-6
| 441 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3001 W. Whitendale Ave.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7754
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7754
Grades: K-6
| 545 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Pinkham Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 E. Tulare Ave.
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7853
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7853
Grades: K-6
| 447 students
Rank: #2727.
Charter Home School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
211 W. Tulare Ave.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 622-3273
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 622-3273
Grades: K-8
| 140 students
Rank: #2828.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 S. Garden
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7795
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7795
Grades: K-8
| 265 students
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