WALTER ZIMMERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Walter Zimmerman Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Colton Joint Unified school district, located in Bloomington, CA with about 685 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, Walter Zimmerman Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. 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.

Walter Zimmerman Elementary, located at 11050 Linden Ave. in Bloomington, California, serves as a public primary school within the Colton Joint Unified School District. The school is committed to providing a foundational education for students in the local community, emphasizing academic development, social growth, and a supportive learning environment. As part of a larger district framework, the school typically focuses on meeting state curriculum standards while fostering a sense of community among students, staff, and families in the Inland Empire.

The school’s mission generally reflects the broader goals of the Colton Joint Unified School District, which prioritizes college and career readiness, inclusivity, and student engagement. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies and extracurricular resources, Walter Zimmerman Elementary aims to help students build essential literacy and numeracy skills. Families in the area look to the school as a neighborhood anchor that provides a safe and structured setting for children to transition through their formative elementary years.

For more information, contact Walter Zimmerman Elementary at (909) 580-5019 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.