Stanley G. Oswalt Academy

19501 Shadow Oak Dr.
Walnut, CA 91789

879 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Stanley G. Oswalt Academy, located in Walnut, California, is a highly regarded public K-8 school within the Rowland Unified School District. The academy is well-known for its rigorous academic environment and its commitment to fostering a strong foundation for lifelong learning. By serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school creates a consistent educational experience that allows faculty to build deep, long-term relationships with students as they progress through their formative years.

Beyond its core curriculum, Oswalt Academy is recognized for its emphasis on character development, technology integration, and extracurricular opportunities. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive, inclusive community where staff, parents, and students collaborate to promote excellence. With a focus on preparing students for the challenges of high school and beyond, the academy utilizes innovative teaching strategies to ensure that all learners are equipped with the critical thinking and interpersonal skills necessary for success in a global society.

879

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

24.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stanley G. Oswalt Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	417
Black	11
Asian	385
Two or More	42
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
417 (47.5%)
Asian
385 (43.8%)
Two or More
42 (4.8%)
White
19 (2.2%)
Black
11 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5%)

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:	Rowland Unified
Phone:	(626)810-4109
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	879
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	379
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	120

* 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 111

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 96

Grade 6 99

Grade 7 92

Grade 8 97