Wheatland Charter Academy

charter.wheatlandsd.com/

Charter School 87 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wheatland Charter Academy, located on Beale Air Force Base in California, is a specialized educational institution operating under the Wheatland School District. The school is uniquely positioned to serve the families of military personnel, offering a structured and supportive learning environment tailored to the specific needs of a transient military population. By utilizing a charter model, the academy provides a personalized educational experience that emphasizes academic rigor while maintaining a strong sense of community for students living on the base.

The academy focuses on fostering student success through small class sizes and a curriculum that promotes both core academic mastery and social-emotional development. By integrating technology and innovative teaching strategies, Wheatland Charter Academy aims to prepare its students for the challenges of a dynamic, global environment. Because it is situated directly on the base, the school plays a vital role in providing stability and continuity for children whose lives are often impacted by the unique demands and frequent transitions associated with military service.

Total Students

4.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wheatland Charter Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	26
Black	3
Two or More	17

White
41 (47.1 %)
Hispanic
26 (29.9 %)
Two or More
17 (19.5 %)
Black
3 (3.4 %)

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:	Wheatland
Phone:	(530)788-0248
Website:	http://charter.wheatlandsd.com/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	87
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	13
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 11

Grade 1 12

Grade 2 21

Grade 3 20

Grade 4 15

Grade 5 8