Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary

Kernville Union Elementary
3240 Erskine Creek Rd.
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
390 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary School, located in Lake Isabella, California, serves as a central educational institution within the Kernville Union School District. Nestled in the scenic Kern River Valley, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment for students in the surrounding rural community. The school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development, emphasizing foundational skills while encouraging student engagement through a variety of classroom experiences.

As part of the Kernville Union School District, the school benefits from a community-oriented approach to education that prioritizes strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and local residents. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while addressing the unique needs of its student population. By maintaining a focus on core academics and character development, Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.
390
Total Students
18.9
Full-Time Teachers
20.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
87.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    262 (67.2%)
  • Hispanic
    96 (24.6%)
  • Black
    12 (3.1%)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.1%)
  • American Indian
    8 (2.1%)
  • Asian
    4 (1.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Kernville Union Elementary
Phone: (760)379-2621
Website: http://wallace.kernvilleusd.org/
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 285
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 56

* 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 89
Grade 1 54
Grade 2 73
Grade 3 54
Grade 4 53
Grade 5 67
Gender Ratio