Hurley Elementary

Hurley Elementary is a public elementary school in Visalia, California, which is a mid-sized city. It is part of the Visalia Unified School District. The school has about 593 students and serves students in kindergarten through sixth grade. Hurley Elementary has about 25 full-time equivalent teachers, which gives it a student-teacher ratio of about 24:1, which is higher than the district average. The school follows California's academic standards and offers a standards-based curriculum that focuses on core subjects like English language arts, math, science, and social studies. Classroom interventions and enrichment opportunities help with instruction by meeting the different learning needs of students. The student body is diverse, with 51% female and 49% male students. About 47% of the students come from low-income families. According to U.S. News data, about 44% of students are good at math and 51% are good at English language arts. This means that their performance is closer to state averages than that of many other schools. Hurley Elementary School has a balanced learning environment and seems to be able to help a wide range of students do well in school.

Hurley Elementary is very excited! The school is putting on a lot of events, like the Giano Winter Showcase Concert, where the band, mariachi, and orchestra all play, and the RUSD Performing Arts Center's production of "HOLES." These events show how much the school wants to support the arts and culture. The Blended and Non-Blended Universal Transitional Kindergarten Program is one of the new programs at Hurley Elementary that the Visalia Unified School District is a part of. It won a Golden Bell Award from the California School Boards Association.

Q1. What does Hurley Elementary focus on in terms of education?

Ans. Hurley Elementary helps students grow academically and personally.

Q2. Are trips to the field planned?

Ans. Yes, every year there are educational field trips that are related to what students are learning in school.

Q3. What kind of culture does the school want to promote?

Ans. A culture that is respectful and welcoming to everyone is encouraged. This helps students feel supported, motivated, and sure of themselves as they learn.

Q4. How do parents stay up to date?

Ans. Parents can stay involved in their child's education by talking to them regularly and going to school events.

Q5. Can families get in touch with teachers directly?

Ans. Yes, you can talk to each other through email, virtual meetings, or messaging apps.