Oak Valley Elementary School

24500 Road 68
Tulare, CA 93274
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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7/
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Top 50%
Serving 562 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Oak Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 562 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : Oak Valley Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Tulare school district, encompassing an area of approximately 30.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.8 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Oak Valley Elementary School's student population of 562 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
562 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
1958

School Rankings

Oak Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Valley Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#3422 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)

Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

40%
34%

Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

48%
47%
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1

Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
80%
56%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
1%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
18%
20%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
1%
6%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
82%
0.33

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
10.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oak Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Oak Valley Elementary School is ranked #3422 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Oak Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Oak Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Elementary School, Palo Verde Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Oak Valley Elementary School?
562 students attend Oak Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Oak Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oak Valley Elementary School?
Oak Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Oak Valley Elementary School offer ?
Oak Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Oak Valley Elementary School part of?
Oak Valley Elementary School is part of Oak Valley Union Elementary School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School
March 22, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day Of School - EARLY RELEASE
May 28, 2027 (Friday)

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 562 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : Oak Valley Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Tulare school district, encompassing an area of approximately 30.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.8 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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