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Oak Grove Elementary

4445 West Ferguson Ave., Visalia, CA, 93291

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 324 of 3700 in California

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About Oak Grove Elementary

Located in Visalia, California, a mid-size city, Oak Grove Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Visalia Unified School District. About 739 students go to the school, which serves students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Oak Grove Elementary has a student-to-teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the district average. The school has about 31 full-time equivalent teachers. The school has a curriculum that meets state standards and focuses on core subjects like English language arts, math, science, and social studies. Oak Grove Elementary also has programs to help students with their schoolwork and give them more opportunities to learn. The student body is somewhat diverse, with 32% of students coming from low-income families. There are 51% male and 49% female students, so the gender balance is good. U.S. News data shows that Oak Grove Elementary has strong academic performance. 64% of students scored at or above proficiency in math, and 68% met proficiency standards in reading, which is much higher than the state average. The amount of money spent per student and the amount of money given to each district and state public school are the same.

Contact Information

Address

4445 West Ferguson Ave., Visalia, CA, 93291

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Phone

(559) 622-3105

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 64%
Reading 68%
State average proficiency is 64% in Math and 68% in Reading.
30
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
739
Total Students
$105185
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 324 IN STEM IN STATE

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

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.....

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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.

Student Demographics

White 31.94%
Asian 11.5%
Hispanic 48.31%
Black 0.68%
Two+ Races 7.31%
Native Am. 0.14%
White
31.94%
Asian
11.5%
Hispanic
48.31%
Black
0.68%
Two+ Races
7.31%
Native Am.
0.14%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 739
49.12%
363 Female
50.88%
376 Male

Student Population

739 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

The new programs at Oak Grove Elementary are making a big splash! The school recently opened a newly redesigned library with bright colors, soft couches, and study areas where students can work together. It is a fun place for students to be. The PTA raised $25,000 to buy furniture for the new area, which made this project possible. The school is also working on the health of its students by holding events like "Morning Meditation" and "Group Meditation" sessions that encourage calmness and mindfulness.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of learning space does Oak Grove Elementary offer?

Ans. The school has a structured but welcoming environment that makes students want to learn and try new things.

Q2. What kind of help do students get?

Ans. Oak Grove Elementary has teachers who keep an eye on students' progress and give them support when they face problems.

Q3. What kind of learning space does Oak Grove Elementary offer?

Ans. The school has a structured but welcoming environment that makes students want to learn and try new things.

Q4. What do you teach every day?

Ans. Oak Grove Elementary strikes a balance between teaching basic skills and encouraging critical thinking.

Q5. How does Oak Grove Elementary get people to work together?

Ans. Oak Grove Elementary encourages teamwork by having students work on projects together and learn from each other.

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

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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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
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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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