P. A. Walsh STEAM Academy
423 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
P. A. Walsh STEAM Academy, located in Morgan Hill, California, is a specialized elementary school within the Morgan Hill Unified School District that centers its curriculum on the integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). The school is designed to move beyond traditional textbook learning by providing students with hands-on, inquiry-based projects. By emphasizing collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving, the academy prepares its students to navigate a technology-driven world and fosters a culture of innovation from a young age.
Beyond its academic focus, the school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive community. P. A. Walsh integrates modern educational tools and creative teaching strategies to engage diverse learners, often utilizing their unique facility layout to facilitate interdisciplinary studies. As a STEAM-focused institution, the school actively seeks to bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world application, ensuring that students develop both the technical skills and the creative confidence necessary to succeed in their future educational endeavors.
Beyond its academic focus, the school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive community. P. A. Walsh integrates modern educational tools and creative teaching strategies to engage diverse learners, often utilizing their unique facility layout to facilitate interdisciplinary studies. As a STEAM-focused institution, the school actively seeks to bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world application, ensuring that students develop both the technical skills and the creative confidence necessary to succeed in their future educational endeavors.
423
Total Students
18.8
Full-Time Teachers
22.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 58 |
| Hispanic | 310 |
| Black | 4 |
| Asian | 24 |
| Two or More | 23 |
| American Indian | 4 |
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Hispanic310 (73.3 %)
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White58 (13.7 %)
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Asian24 (5.7 %)
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Two or More23 (5.4 %)
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Black4 (0.9 %)
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American Indian4 (0.9 %)
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: | Morgan Hill Unified |
| Phone: | (408)201-6500 |
| Grade Range: | K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 423 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 18.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 22.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 238 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 11 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
104
Grade 1
60
Grade 2
61
Grade 3
56
Grade 4
61
Grade 5
81
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 104 |
| Grade 1 | 60 |
| Grade 2 | 61 |
| Grade 3 | 56 |
| Grade 4 | 61 |
| Grade 5 | 81 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 205 | 48.5% |
| Male | 218 | 51.5% |
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