Vandalia Elementary: Porterville K-6 Academic Growth &amp; Safety (2026 List)

About Vandalia Elementary

Vandalia Elementary is located in a residential area of Porterville at 226 West Vandalia Avenue. It teaches kids in grades K–6. he school has an enrollment of 589 students. Its student–teacher ratio is 21:1. Math proficiency is 28%. Reading proficiency is 25%. The gender mix is 51% female and 49% male. The environment is focused on academics and pushes students to meet their daily learning goals. Teachers use standardized materials to make sure that all grade levels are the same. The campus has a library and a cafeteria that are important parts of student life. Supervision is provided in outdoor play areas to make sure that all kids are safe and that things run smoothly. The administration puts a lot of emphasis on making sure students know what is expected of them in terms of behavior and academic work. Prices for homes in this area range from $250,000 to $395,000. Parents often talk about how helpful the teachers are and how easy it is to talk to the principal. Vandalia wants to be one of the best elementary schools in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 28%

Reading 25%

State average proficiency is 28% in Math and 25% in Reading.

21

Full-time Teachers

24 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

549

Total Students

$107957

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 7.47%

Asian 1.46%

Hispanic 71.22%

Black 0.36%

Two+ Races 2.37%

Native Am. 16.58%

White

7.47%

Asian

1.46%

Hispanic

71.22%

Black

0.36%

Two+ Races

2.37%

Native Am.

16.58%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 549

49.73%

273 Female

50.27%

276 Male

Student Population

549 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Vandalia Elementary Contact Information

Address

600 West Grand Ave., Porterville, CA, 93257

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Phone

(559) 782-7260

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Website

portervilleschools.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Vandalia Elementary is currently using the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) awards to honor student leaders [Vandalia Website]. The school just got some new tools for its tech lab to help it reach its digital literacy goals for 2024–2025. Principal Laura Vera is having "Coffee with the Principal" meetings to talk about how to make the school better.

FAQ

Q1. Does Vandalia Elementary have an active parent-teacher organization?

Ans. Currently, Vandalia Elementary does not have an active PTO, but administrators encourage parents to help form one.

Q2. Are there leadership committees for parents at Vandalia Elementary?

Ans. Parents can join the School Site Council or the English Language Acquisition Committee (ELAC) at Vandalia Elementary.

Q3. How does Vandalia Elementary recognize student achievement?

Ans. Vandalia Elementary holds regular awards assemblies to recognize students for their academic effort and positive character traits.

Q4. Has Vandalia Elementary hosted any special cultural events recently?

Ans. Students at Vandalia Elementary recently learned about Native American traditions through a special educational song and dance presentation.

Q5. What are the requirements for volunteering at Vandalia Elementary?

Ans. Volunteers at Vandalia Elementary must schedule a LiveScan fingerprinting background check through the school office before starting.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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