Walnut Canyon Elementary

452 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Walnut Canyon Elementary School, located in Moorpark, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Moorpark Unified School District, the school is known for its strong sense of community, dedicated faculty, and a curriculum that emphasizes both academic excellence and character development. It provides a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to engage in collaborative learning, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth, often supported by active parent and community involvement.

Beyond its core academic program, Walnut Canyon is recognized for its commitment to creating a well-rounded educational experience. The school frequently integrates technology into the classroom and offers various enrichment opportunities to support diverse learning styles. With its focus on maintaining high standards of achievement and fostering a positive school climate, Walnut Canyon Elementary remains a cornerstone of the local community, preparing its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

452

Total Students

18.1

Full-Time Teachers

25.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walnut Canyon Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	195
Hispanic	197
Black	4
Asian	34
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
197 (43.6 %)
White
195 (43.1 %)
Asian
34 (7.5 %)
Two or More
19 (4.2 %)
Black
4 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7 %)

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:	Moorpark Unified
Phone:	(805)517-1722
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	452
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	119
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 116

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 55