Walden Academy

Walden Academy District
1149 West Wood St.
Willows, CA 95988
Charter School 167 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview

Walden Academy is a small neighborhood-scale campus located in Willows, CA. Administered by Walden Academy District, the institution operates as a public charter school serving approximately 167 enrolled students across grades KG through 08.

Based on official NCES reporting, the campus employs approximately 10.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers with an estimated student-to-teacher ratio of 16.7:1, aligning with standard public school staffing metrics. Approximately 44.3% of students qualify for subsidized meal support under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including 63 students qualified for free lunch and 11 for reduced-price dining.

Located at 1149 West Wood St. in Willows, CA 95988, Walden Academy serves families zoned within the Walden Academy District attendance area. Academic programming, zoning boundaries, and school bus routes are administered under district guidelines.

167
Total Students
10.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    67 (40.1%)
  • Hispanic
    64 (38.3%)
  • Two or More
    29 (17.4%)
  • American Indian
    4 (2.4%)
  • Asian
    3 (1.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Walden Academy District
Phone: (530)361-6480
Website: http://www.waldenacademy.org
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 167
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 63
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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 27
Grade 1 20
Grade 2 23
Grade 3 23
Grade 4 17
Grade 5 23
Grade 6 12
Grade 7 11
Grade 8 11
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Murdock Elementary
Willows Unified
488 Students
655 West French St.
Willows, CA 95988 (0.4 miles away)
Elementary School K - 4th