Cyrus J. Morris Elementary

19875 East Calle Baja
Walnut, CA 91789

www.wvusd.k12.ca.us

485 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cyrus J. Morris Elementary School is a highly regarded public school located in Walnut, California, serving as part of the Walnut Valley Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, fostering a supportive community that emphasizes high standards, critical thinking, and character education. It consistently ranks as a top-performing institution in the region, benefiting from a dedicated faculty and active parent involvement that enriches the overall learning environment.

The school offers a well-rounded educational program that focuses on foundational skills in core subjects while integrating technology and creative learning opportunities. By maintaining a strong partnership between home and school, Cyrus J. Morris creates a nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. With its focus on rigorous academics and social-emotional growth, the school remains a pillar of the Walnut community, preparing its students for success in their middle school years and beyond.

485

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cyrus J. Morris Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	116
Black	2
Asian	344
Two or More	16

Asian
344 (70.9%)
Hispanic
116 (23.9%)
Two or More
16 (3.3%)
White
7 (1.4%)
Black
2 (0.4%)

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:	Walnut Valley Unified
Phone:	(909)594-0053
Website:	http://www.wvusd.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	132
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 84

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 84