Waterloo Elementary

339 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Waterloo Elementary School is a public school located in the rural outskirts of Stockton, California, serving students in the kindergarten through eighth-grade range. As a member of the Linden Unified School District, the school is situated in a semi-rural setting that fosters a tight-knit community atmosphere. It is known for maintaining a smaller, more personalized campus environment that contrasts with the larger, more urban schools found in the heart of Stockton, making it a popular choice for families seeking a quieter educational setting.

The school places a strong emphasis on foundational academic growth and typically offers a standard K-8 curriculum supplemented by various extracurricular activities. Because of its location on Pezzi Road, Waterloo Elementary often functions as a local hub for families living in the surrounding agricultural and residential areas. The institution is focused on preparing students for the transition to high school within the Linden district, prioritizing a supportive culture that aims to balance rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development of its students.

339

Total Students

14.9

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waterloo Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	115
Hispanic	196
Asian	1
Two or More	23
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
196 (57.8%)
White
115 (33.9%)
Two or More
23 (6.8%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.9%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Linden Unified
Phone:	(209)931-0818
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	339
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	178
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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

Grade 5 78

Grade 6 77

Grade 7 87

Grade 8 97

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Waterloo Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Grade 5	78
Grade 6	77
Grade 7	87
Grade 8	97

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Waterloo Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	167	49.3%
Male	172	50.7%

Middle School 7th - 8th