School Accountability Report Card Reported for School Year 2006-07 Published During 2007-08

2006-07 Executive Summary School Accountability Report Card
Springville Elementary School
Address:	35424 Ward Ave. , Springville CA 93265-0349	Phone:	(559) 539-2605
Principal:	Connie Owens	Grade Span:	K - 8

This executive summary of the School Accountability Report Card (SARC) is intended to provide parents and community members with a quick snapshot of school accountability. The data presented in this report are reported for the 2006-07 school year, except the School Finances and School Completion data that are reported for the 2005-06 school year. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should review the entire SARC or contact the school principal or the district office.

About This School

Springville Elementary School District encompasses 960 square miles of foothills and mountains areas of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. It is located in Tulare County within the foothill community of Springville, California, which is located on the eastern edge of the San Joaquin Valley. The school serves approximately 411 students in grades kindergarten through eighth grade. The mission of Springville Elementary School is to provide a solid foundation of tradition, spirit, self-esteem and high academic achievement. The building, strengthening and continuing of this foundation will be our goal for bringing an even finer standard of excellence to our school.

Student Enrollment

Group	Enrollment
Number of students	411
African American	0.73 %
American Indian or Alaska Native	5.35 %
Asian	0.73 %
Filipino	0.97 %
Hispanic or Latino	8.76 %
Pacific Islander	%
White (not Hispanic)	82 %
Multiple or No Response	1.46 %
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged	22 %
English Learners	%
Students with Disabilities	7 %

Teachers

Indicator	Teachers
Teachers with full credential	18
Teachers without full credential	2
Teachers Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence
Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners
Total Teacher Misassignments

School Facilities

Summary of Most Recent Site Inspection

Repairs Needed

The facility remains in good repair with plans for painting all school buildings during the summer months. Further information can be received by contacting the Springville School Office.

Corrective Actions Taken or Planned

Blacktop areas were resurfaced during the summer of 2007.

Curriculum and Instructional Materials

Core Curriculum Areas	Pupils Who Lack Textbooks and Instructional Materials
Reading/Language Arts	0%
Mathematics	0%
Science	0%
History-Social Science	0%
Foreign Language	N/A
Health	0%
Science Laboratory Equipment	N/A

School Finances

Level	Expenditures Per Pupil (Unrestricted Sources Only)
School Site	$5,478
District	$5,478
State	$4,943

Student Performance

Subject	Students Proficient and Above on California Standards Tests
English-Language Arts	47.55%
Mathematics	47.99%
Science	41.67%
History-Social Science	11.94%

Academic Progress

Indicator	Result
2007 API Growth Score (from 2007 API Growth Report)	770
Statewide Rank (from 2007 API Base Report)	6
2007-08 Program Improvement Status (PI Year)	Not in PI

2006-07 School Accountability Report Card Reported (SARC)

The School Accountability Report Card (SARC), which is required by law to be published annually, contains information about the condition and performance of each California public school. More information about SARC requirements is available at the California Department of Education (CDE) Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should contact the school principal or the district office. DataQuest, an online data tool at http://data1.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/, contains additional information about this school and comparisons of the school to the district, the county, and the state.

I. About This School

Contact Information

This section provides the schools contact information.

School		District
School Name	Springville Elementary	District Name	Springville Union Elementary
Street	35424 Ward Ave.	Phone Number	(559) 539-2605
City, State, Zip	Springville , CA 93265-0349	Web Site	www.springvilleschool.org
Phone Number	(559) 539-2605	Superintendent	Connie Owens
Principal	Connie Owens	E-mail Address
E-mail Address		CDS Code	54-72132-6054365

School Description and Mission Statement

This section provides information about the school's goals and programs.

Opportunities for Parental Involvement

This section provides information about opportunities for parents to become involved with school activities.

Parent involvement is an essential component in a program which fosters academic achievement and self-esteem. Minimum days are scheduled in the middle of the first, second and third grading periods for parent conferences. These conferences allow the teacher and parent to work closely together for the success of the student. In addition, Home-school communication is established and ongoing.

The Springville Boosters Club's valued contributions and resources of the community are used to enhance the learning environment of the school. Booster Club members are an active and essential part of our school's success.

Student Enrollment by Grade Level

This table displays the number of students enrolled in each grade level at the school.

Grade Level	Number of Students
Kindergarten	37
Grade 1	41
Grade 2	33
Grade 3	35
Grade 4	48
Grade 5	54
Grade 6	44
Grade 7	53
Grade 8	66
Total Enrollment	411

Student Enrollment by Group

This table displays the percent of students enrolled at the school who are identified as being in a particular group.

Group	Percent of Total Enrollment	Group	Percent of Total Enrollment
African American	0.73 %	White (not Hispanic)	82 %
American Indian or Alaska Native	5.35 %	Multiple or No Response	1.46 %
Asian	0.73 %	Socioeconomically Disadvantaged	22 %
Filipino	0.97 %	English Learners	%
Hispanic or Latino	8.76 %	Students with Disabilities	7 %
Pacific Islander	%

Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Elementary)

This table displays by grade level the average class size and the number of classrooms that fall into each size category (a range of total students per classroom).

Grade Level	2004-05				2005-06				2006-07
	Avg. Class Size	Number of Classrooms			Avg. Class Size	Number of Classrooms			Avg. Class Size	Number of Classrooms
	Avg. Class Size	1-20	21-32	33+	Avg. Class Size	1-20	21-32	33+	Avg. Class Size	1-20	21-32	33+
K	14.5	2			19.0	2			18.5	2
1	16.5	2			20.0	1			19.5	1	1
2	19.0	1			18.0	1			18.0	1
3	20.0	2			17.5	2			17.5	2
4	32.0		1		26.5		2		24.0		2
5	25.5		2		20.5	1	1		27.0		2
6	33.0		1	1	25.0		2
K-3	19.5	2			19.5	2			20.0	1
3-4	20.0	1
4-8
Other

Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Secondary)

This table displays by subject area the average class size and the number of classrooms that fall into each size category (a range of total students per classroom).

Subject	2004-05				2005-06				2006-07
	Avg. Class Size	Number of Classrooms			Avg. Class Size	Number of Classrooms			Avg. Class Size	Number of Classrooms
	Avg. Class Size	1-20	23-32	33+	Avg. Class Size	1-20	23-32	33+	Avg. Class Size	1-20	23-32	33+
English	30.0		1		70.0		0	1	28.4	2	8	3
Mathematics									27.2	1	4	1
Science									27.2	1	4	1
Social Science									27.2	1	4	1

Participation in the Class Size Reduction Program

This table displays the percent of students in kindergarten through grade 3 who were assigned to a classroom that participated in the Class Size Reduction Program.

Grade Level	Percent of Students Participating
Grade Level	2004-05	2005-06	2006-07
K	100%	100%	100%
1	100%	100%	100%
2	100%	100%	100%
3	100%	100%	100%

II. School Climate

School Safety Plan

This section provides information about the school's comprehensive safety plan.

The School Safety Plan is reviewed annually by the School Site Council and Springville School Staff.

School Discipline Practices

This section provides information about the school's efforts to create and maintain a positive learning environment, including the school's use of disciplinary strategies.

The classroom teachers and instructional aides provide an atmosphere that encourages the development of positive self-image, high self-esteem and increased responsibility for personal and social interactions. Additional student guidance and counseling support are provided by a number of specially trained school and county personnel including:

                                            Family Services Worker (One day per week)
                                            County School Psychologist (One day per week).
                                            Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Counselor.
                                            Friday Night Live drug prevention program.

A Student Study Team meets to discuss personal, academic and social needs of individual students. This team is made up of all adults concerned with the student's school performance, including parents. Student needs and strengths are identified. Teacher concerns, interventions, and unanswered questions are reviewed. Actions and time lines are established for future interventions. The Superintendent/Designee monitors implementation and follow up.

Good discipline is really another word for respect for authority, respect for others, respect for self, and respect for rules that support a healthy environment for learning. Discipline is an attitude, which begins at home, is reinforced at school, and is applied through life. Because attitudes about discipline are learned from school and home experiences, Springville School has established a comprehensive approach to discipline that includes a partnership with parents.

The Superintendent practices a counseling approach to student discipline that reinforces the student's accountability for their actions and teaches viable alternatives for handling difficult social and personal interactions.

Suspensions and Expulsions

This table displays the rate of suspensions and expulsions (the total number of incidents divided by the total enrollment) at the school and district levels for the most recent three-year period.

Rate	School			District
Rate	2004-05	2005-06	2006-07	2004-05	2005-06	2006-07
Suspensions	0.4	1.2	3.9	0.4	1.2	3.9
Expulsions	0.2	0.0	0.0	0.2	0.0	0.0

III. School Facilities

School Facility Conditions and Improvements

This section provides information about the condition of the school's grounds, buildings, and rest rooms, and a description of any planned or recently completed facility improvements.

Springville Union Elementary School maintains high expectations for our school facilities and common areas. The administration and maintenance staff make regular inspections of our campus to insure that the learning environment remains safe, clean, and hazard free. The facility remains in good repair with plans for painting all school buildings during the summer months. Further information can be received by contacting the Springville School office.

School Facility Good Repair Status

This table displays the results of the most recently completed school site inspection to determine the school facility's good repair status.

Item Inspected	Repair Status			Repair Needed and Action Taken or Planned
Item Inspected	Good	Fair	Poor	Repair Needed and Action Taken or Planned
Gas Leaks	N/A
Mechanical Systems	X
Windows/Doors/Gates (interior and exterior)	X
Interior Surfaces (walls, floors, and ceilings)	X
Hazardous Materials (interior and exterior)	X
Structural Damage	X
Fire Safety	X
Electrical (interior and exterior)	X
Pest/Vermin Infestation	X
Drinking Fountains (inside and outside)	X
Rest rooms	X
Sewer	X
Playground/School Grounds	X
Roofs	X
Overall Cleanliness	X

Overall Summary of School Facility Good Repair Status

This table displays the overall summary of the results of the most recently completed school site inspection.

Item Inspected	Facility Condition
Item Inspected	Exemplary	Good	Fair	Poor
Overall Summary	X

IV. Teachers

Teacher Credentials

This table displays the number of teachers assigned to the school with a full credential, without a full credential, and those teaching outside of their subject area of competence. Detailed information about teacher qualifications can be found at the CDE Web site at http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/.

Teachers	School			District
Teachers	2004-05	2005-06	2006-07	2006-07
With Full Credential	21	20	18	18
Without Full Credential	0	0	2	2
Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence	0	0	0	N/A

Teacher Misassignments and Vacant Teacher Positions

This table displays the number of teacher misassignments (teachers assigned without proper legal authorization) and the number of vacant teacher positions (not filled by a single designated teacher assigned to teach the entire course at the beginning of the school year or semester). Note: Total Teacher Misassignments includes the number of Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners.

Indicator	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08
Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners	0	0	0
Total Teacher Misassignments	0	0	0
Vacant Teacher Positions	0	0	0

Core Academic Classes Taught by No Child Left Behind Compliant Teachers

This table displays the percent of classes in core academic subjects taught by No Child Left Behind (NCLB) compliant and non-NCLB compliant teachers at the school, at all schools in the district, at high-poverty schools in the district, and at low-poverty schools in the district. More information on teacher qualifications required under NCLB can be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/nclb/sr/tq/.

Location of Classes	Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects
Location of Classes	Taught by NCLB Compliant Teachers	Taught by Non-NCLB Compliant Teachers
This School	100.0	0.0
All Schools in District	100.0	0.0
High-Poverty Schools in District
Low-Poverty Schools in District	100.0	0.0

Substitute Teacher Availability

This section provides information about the availability of qualified substitute teachers and the impact of any difficulties in this area on the school's instructional program.

The District is committed to employing the highest quality substitute teachers available. These people must have passed the CBEST (California Basic Skills Test) and have a four year degree.

Teacher Evaluation Process

This section provides information about the procedures and the criteria used for teacher evaluations.

The purpose of the teacher evaluation is the promotion of quality teaching and professional improvement. Teachers are evaluated in accordance with California State regulations, the policy of the Springville School District's Board of Trustees, and the Teacher's Association contract. Teachers are evaluated in the following areas:

The progress of pupils toward the standards established by the District.

The instructional techniques and strategies used by the teacher.

The teacher's adherence to curricular objectives.

The establishment and maintenance of a suitable learning environment.

Those parts of the educational program for which they are responsible and accountable.

V. Support Staff

Academic Counselors and Other Support Staff

This table displays, in units of full-time equivalents (FTE), the number of academic counselors and other support staff who are assigned to the school and the average number of students per academic counselor. One FTE equals one staff member working full time; one FTE could also represent two staff members who each work 50 percent of full time.

Title	Number of FTE Assigned to School	Average Number of Students per Academic Counselor
Academic Counselor	.20
Library Media Teacher (Librarian)
Library Media Services Staff (paraprofessional)	.50
Psychologist	.20
Social Worker	.20
Nurse	.10
Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist	.60
Resource Specialist (non-teaching)	1.00
Other

VI. Curriculum and Instructional Materials

Quality, Currency, and Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials

This table displays information about the quality, currency, and availability of the standards aligned textbooks and other instructional materials used at the school, and information about the school's use of any supplemental curriculum or non-adopted textbooks or instructional materials.

Core Curriculum Area	Quality, Currency, and Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials	Percent of Pupils Who Lack Their Own Assigned Textbooks and Instructional Materials
Reading/Language Arts	K -5 Mifflin Adopted 02/03 6-8 Houghton Glencoe Adopted 02/03	0%
Mathematics	K -6 Saxon Adopted 01/02 7-8 McDougal Littell 05/06	0%
Science	K-5 Harcourt Brace Adopted 00/01 6-8 Prentice Hall Adopted 00/01	0%
History-Social Science	K-5 Houghton Mifflin Adopted 06/07 6-8 Glencoe Adopted 06/07	0%
Foreign Language	N/A	N/A
Health	Included as a component of Social Science	0%
Science Laboratory Equipment (grades 9-12)	N/A	N/A