District Overview
Headquartered at 960 Ygnacio Valley Road in Walnut Creek, California (ZIP 94596), the Walnut Creek Elementary School District serves as a vibrant educational hub within the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metropolitan region. Operating as an active, traditional public school district within a small city setting, the system manages seven operational campuses tailored to early childhood and middle school development. For the 2024–2025 academic year, the district educates 3,603 students across Kindergarten through 8th grade, fostering an inclusive environment for a diverse student population as they build foundational skills prior to high school.

To ensure comprehensive learning and operational excellence, the district employs a robust workforce of over 608 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This dedicated team includes approximately 313 classroom teachers supported by nearly 33 instructional aides and more than 262 specialized support personnel, creating a well-resourced framework for individualized instruction and student well-being. For parents, prospective families, and educational researchers looking to explore local programs and institutional performance, further details and community resources are accessible via the district’s official website at www.walnutcreeksd.org.
7
Total Schools
3,603
Total Students
313.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walnut Creek Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White1,684
Hispanic597
Black88
Asian639
Two or More580
American Indian6
Pacific Islander8
  • White
    1,684 (46.8%)
  • Asian
    639 (17.7%)
  • Hispanic
    597 (16.6%)
  • Two or More
    580 (16.1%)
  • Black
    88 (2.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    8 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Walnut Creek Elementary
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary6
Middle1
High0
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:7
Students:3,603*
Teachers (FTE):313.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:11.5
Schools in Walnut Creek Elementary
Found 7 Schools