Walnut Acres Elementary

689 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Walnut Acres Elementary School is a highly regarded public school located in the suburban community of Walnut Creek, California. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the Mount Diablo Unified School District. It is widely recognized for its strong academic performance, dedicated teaching staff, and a deep-rooted commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment. The school prioritizes a balanced curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging student growth in social-emotional learning and critical thinking.

Beyond its academic focus, Walnut Acres is known for its vibrant and highly involved parent community. The school benefits significantly from an active Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and the Walnut Acres Education Foundation, which provide critical funding and volunteer support for enrichment programs, technology, arts, and library services. This strong sense of partnership between home and school creates a tight-knit campus culture, making it a cornerstone of the local neighborhood and a popular choice for families within the Walnut Creek area.

689

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

28.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walnut Acres Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	313
Hispanic	103
Black	7
Asian	119
Two or More	146
Pacific Islander	1

White
313 (45.4%)
Two or More
146 (21.2%)
Asian
119 (17.3%)
Hispanic
103 (14.9%)
Black
7 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Mt. Diablo Unified
Phone:	(925)939-1333
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	689
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	28.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	62
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 137

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 119

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 136