Walnut Grove Elementary

666 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Walnut Grove Elementary School is a public K-5 institution located in Patterson, California, and is part of the Patterson Joint Unified School District. The school serves the local community by providing a foundational academic environment focused on core curriculum, literacy, and student development. It is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that prepares students for their transition into middle school, emphasizing both academic growth and social-emotional well-being.

As a neighborhood school, Walnut Grove plays an active role in the Patterson community, often serving as a hub for local families. The campus is designed to accommodate the educational needs of a diverse student body, offering various programs and resources aimed at student engagement. Through a combination of classroom instruction, collaborative school activities, and parental involvement, the school strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students can build the fundamental skills necessary for long-term success.

666

Total Students

32.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walnut Grove Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	571
Black	13
Asian	18
Two or More	26
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
571 (85.7 %)
White
34 (5.1 %)
Two or More
26 (3.9 %)
Asian
18 (2.7 %)
Black
13 (2.0 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Patterson Joint Unified
Phone:	(209)892-4770
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	666
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	511
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	95

* 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 167

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 88

Grade 6 88