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Santa Fe Elementary

Porterville Unified · Tulare County · 286 East Orange Avenue, Porterville, CA 93257-4950

(559) 782-6614

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8/10
#1652
Rank 1652 out of 5,722
Top 29%
English Language Arts7/10 · #1823 · 68th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #1426 · 75th percentile
Science7/10 · #1873 · 67th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Santa Fe Elementary sits in Porterville, a close-knit Central Valley city in Tulare County where the Sierra Nevada foothills aren't far off and the community has deep agricultural roots. The school performs solidly above average across the board, with math being a particular strength, making it a good fit for families who want reliable academics in a neighborhood school setting. It's the kind of place that appeals to parents looking for a grounded, community-connected environment without the pressure of a highly competitive urban district.

Student Demographics

357 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
350 (98%)
Other
7 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners206 (58%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged329 (92%)
Students with Disabilities24 (7%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

809
Enrollment
36.1
Teachers (FTE)
22.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
21.8
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #4330 · 28th percentile

32 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found