Cali Calmecac Language Academy

www.wusd.org

Charter School 1,075 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Cali Calmecac Language Academy, located in Windsor, California, is a specialized K-8 public charter school within the Windsor Unified School District. The school is renowned for its dual-immersion academic program, where students are taught in both English and Spanish. By integrating language acquisition with a rigorous standard curriculum, the academy aims to foster high levels of bilingualism and biliteracy, preparing students to succeed in a global society while promoting cultural appreciation and academic excellence.

Beyond its focus on linguistic proficiency, Cali Calmecac emphasizes a "whole-child" approach to education, encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and community involvement. The school prides itself on creating a supportive, inclusive environment that celebrates cultural diversity. Through its unique pedagogical model, the academy not only meets state academic standards but also helps students develop the cross-cultural competency necessary to navigate and contribute to an increasingly interconnected world.

1,075

Total Students

52.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cali Calmecac Language Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	200
Hispanic	829
Black	2
Asian	8
Two or More	35
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
829 (77.1%)
White
200 (18.6%)
Two or More
35 (3.3%)
Asian
8 (0.7%)
Black
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Windsor Unified
Phone:	(707)837-7747
Website:	http://www.wusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,075
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	467
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	168

* 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 180

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 116

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 119

Grade 6 115

Grade 7 111

Grade 8 106