Walnut Elementary Education Center

900 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Walnut Elementary Education Center, located in Turlock, California, operates under the Turlock Unified School District. It serves as a specialized educational site that places a strong emphasis on foundational learning and student development. The school is known for fostering a supportive community environment, focusing on academic achievement while encouraging students to develop essential social and emotional skills in their early formative years.

The facility at 4219 N. Walnut Rd. is designed to provide a comprehensive elementary experience that balances traditional classroom instruction with modern educational practices. By prioritizing close collaboration between teachers, staff, and families, the school aims to cultivate an inclusive culture where students are prepared for the transition to middle school. Through its commitment to high standards and personalized attention, Walnut Elementary strives to ensure that every student has the tools necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

900

Total Students

35.2

Full-Time Teachers

25.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walnut Elementary Education Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	397
Hispanic	273
Black	9
Asian	159
Two or More	56
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
397 (44.1%)
Hispanic
273 (30.3%)
Asian
159 (17.7%)
Two or More
56 (6.2%)
Black
9 (1.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)

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)664-9907
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	900
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	223
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	139

* 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 120

Grade 1 132

Grade 2 132

Grade 3 132

Grade 4 129

Grade 5 127

Grade 6 128