District Overview
Nestled in a fringe town setting within the greater Modesto metropolitan area, Waterford Unified School District serves as an active, comprehensive public education system for its local community. Headquartered at 219 North Reinway Avenue, Building 2, in Waterford, California, the open district operates five public campuses catering to a total enrollment of 1,725 students from Kindergarten through 12th grade, along with dedicated adult education programming. Reflecting the rich diversity of Stanislaus County, the student body includes 1,203 Hispanic students, 405 White students, 47 multiracial students, and 38 Asian students, alongside Black, American Indian, and Pacific Islander learners. Across every milestone—from foundational early elementary classrooms to a graduating senior class of 177 students—the district maintains a structured, continuous pipeline designed to foster academic and personal growth.

Behind Waterford Unified’s educational offerings is a substantial operational infrastructure committed to student success and well-being. The district employs a total workforce of approximately 491 full-time equivalent staff members, anchored by roughly 167 full-time classroom teachers and 64 instructional aides who together maintain strong instructional oversight and personalized learning support. An expansive support staff of over 260 personnel further ensures that administrative, transportation, facility, and student service needs are seamlessly managed across all five schools. For families considering enrollment, researchers analyzing Central Valley educational metrics, or community members seeking district resources, additional information can be accessed via their official portal at www.waterford.k12.ca.us or by calling administrative offices directly at (209) 874-1809.
5
Total Schools
1,725
Total Students
166.8
Full-Time Teachers
10.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waterford Unified
Demographic Student Count
White405
Hispanic1,203
Black18
Asian38
Two or More47
American Indian6
Pacific Islander6
  • Hispanic
    1,203 (69.8%)
  • White
    405 (23.5%)
  • Two or More
    47 (2.7%)
  • Asian
    38 (2.2%)
  • Black
    18 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Waterford Unified
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle2
High2
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:5
Students:1,725*
Teachers (FTE):166.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:10.3
Schools in Waterford Unified
Found 5 Schools