Goshen Elementary Overview, Programs &amp; FAQs (2026 List)

About Goshen Elementary

Goshen Elementary is a public elementary school in Visalia, California. It is in a mid-size suburb and is part of the Visalia Unified School District. The school has about 584 students and serves kids in kindergarten through sixth grade. The student-teacher ratio at Goshen Elementary is 28:1, which is higher than the district average. The school has about 21 full-time equivalent teachers. The school uses a standards-aligned curriculum based on California's academic frameworks. It focuses on core subjects like math and English language arts. There are academic intervention programs and student support services that can help with different types of learning needs. The majority of the students come from low-income families, with 87% of them needing help from programs. The school mostly serves students of color. There are about the same number of boys and girls in the class, with 48% girls and 52% boys. Data from U.S. News shows that 25% of students score at or above proficiency in math and 29% meet proficiency standards in reading. These numbers are lower than the state averages. The amount of money available is based on what the district and state public schools get.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 25%

Reading 29%

State average proficiency is 25% in Math and 29% in Reading.

20

Full-time Teachers

28 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

584

Total Students

$105185

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 3.77%

Asian 8.39%

Hispanic 82.71%

Black 0%

Two+ Races 4.45%

Native Am. 0.34%

White

3.77%

Asian

8.39%

Hispanic

82.71%

Black

0%

Two+ Races

4.45%

Native Am.

0.34%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 584

48.12%

281 Female

51.88%

303 Male

Student Population

584 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 28 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

584 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Goshen Elementary Contact Information

Address

PO Box 430, Visalia, CA, 93291

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Phone

(559) 730-7847

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Website

http://www.vusd.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: 8:10 AM to 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 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

Goshen Elementary is very exciting! The school will be open for kindergarten registration from April 29 to May 1. New students have a great chance to join the Goshen family here. Parents can also help out at school events, in the classroom, and more by volunteering. The school is also encouraging them to do so. Goshen Elementary is also part of the Visalia Unified School District's cutting-edge programs, such as the award-winning Blended Transitional Kindergarten Program, which is known for being welcoming to all students.

FAQ

Q1. What does the school do to help students become leaders?

Ans. You can learn how to be a leader by doing things in class, working on group projects, and taking part in school-wide programs.

Q2. What does Goshen Elementary do to make learning fun?

Ans. Goshen Elementary makes lesson plans that include both structured teaching and hands-on activities. This helps students stay on track and learn more about what they're studying.

Q3. What does Goshen Elementary do to help students with different learning styles?

Ans. Goshen Elementary changes how it teaches and gives advice so that students with different learning needs feel supported and able to learn.

Q4. Does Goshen Elementary have programs for kids with special needs?

Ans. Yes, Goshen Elementary helps students with individualized education plans (IEPs).

Q5. What does Goshen Elementary do to help parents?

Ans. The school keeps in touch with families through meetings, updates, and activities that everyone can take part in.

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

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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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

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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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