WAKEFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Wakefield Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Turlock Unified school district, located in Turlock, CA with about 622 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, Wakefield Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Wakefield Elementary School is a public school located in Turlock, California, serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade. Part of the Turlock Unified School District, the school is situated in a central residential area of the city and operates with a commitment to providing a supportive, community-oriented learning environment. The campus serves a diverse student body and focuses on building foundational academic skills in core subjects like mathematics, reading, and writing, while also fostering social and emotional development.

Beyond academics, Wakefield Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various programs and activities designed to engage students. The school typically focuses on creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere where teachers, staff, and parents collaborate to promote student success and school spirit. By prioritizing communication and parental involvement, the school aims to prepare its young learners for a smooth transition to middle school and beyond, ensuring they develop the essential skills necessary for long-term academic achievement.

For more information, contact Wakefield Elementary at (209) 667-0895 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

400 S. Ave.
Turlock, CA 95380-5646
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WAKEFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Turlock, CA with about 622 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Turlock Unified
Total Students:
622
Teachers:
27
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 622 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WAKEFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 89% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
88.7%
White
7.9%
Black or African American
1.8%
Two or more races
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Asian
0.3%

Female
47.1%
Male
52.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.