Wakefield Elementary

601 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Wakefield Elementary School is a public school located in Turlock, California, serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade. Part of the Turlock Unified School District, the school is situated in a central residential area of the city and operates with a commitment to providing a supportive, community-oriented learning environment. The campus serves a diverse student body and focuses on building foundational academic skills in core subjects like mathematics, reading, and writing, while also fostering social and emotional development.

Beyond academics, Wakefield Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various programs and activities designed to engage students. The school typically focuses on creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere where teachers, staff, and parents collaborate to promote student success and school spirit. By prioritizing communication and parental involvement, the school aims to prepare its young learners for a smooth transition to middle school and beyond, ensuring they develop the essential skills necessary for long-term academic achievement.

601

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wakefield Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	533
Black	4
Asian	15
Two or More	9
American Indian	6

Hispanic
533 (88.7%)
White
34 (5.7%)
Asian
15 (2.5%)
Two or More
9 (1.5%)
American Indian
6 (1.0%)
Black
4 (0.7%)

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:	Turlock Unified
Phone:	(209)667-0895
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	601
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	444
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 122

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 90

Grade 6 30