Walnut Elementary

4701 North Walnut St.
Baldwin Park, CA 91706

541 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Walnut Elementary School is a public school located in Baldwin Park, California, serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade. As part of the Baldwin Park Unified School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential 21st-century skills. The campus serves a diverse community, and the staff focuses on providing high-quality instruction aligned with state standards to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond core academics, Walnut Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by integrating programs that promote character building, student engagement, and parent-teacher collaboration. The school strives to maintain a safe and inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. With its commitment to continuous improvement and community involvement, Walnut Elementary plays a vital role in supporting the growth and achievement of the youth in the Baldwin Park area.

541

Total Students

22.1

Full-Time Teachers

24.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walnut Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	496
Asian	39
Two or More	3

Hispanic
496 (91.7%)
Asian
39 (7.2%)
White
3 (0.6%)
Two or More
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Baldwin Park Unified
Phone:	(626)939-4368
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	541
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	356
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	126

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 109

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 76