West County Mandarin

www.wccusd.net

397 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

**West County Mandarin School** (WCMS) is a specialized public magnet school located in Richmond, California, operating under the West Coast Unified School District (WCCUSD). The school is renowned for its intensive Mandarin Chinese immersion program, which aims to provide students with high levels of proficiency in both English and Mandarin. By integrating language learning with a rigorous academic curriculum, the school fosters a bilingual and biliterate environment that prepares students for success in a globalized society.

Beyond its linguistic focus, West County Mandarin is committed to cultural competence and academic excellence. The school encourages students to develop a deep understanding of Chinese culture and traditions, blending these perspectives with standard state curriculum requirements. As a school of choice within the district, it serves a diverse community and is dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive atmosphere that emphasizes critical thinking, global awareness, and long-term academic growth for its student body.

397

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West County Mandarin
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	117
Black	31
Asian	147
Two or More	75

Asian
147 (37.0 %)
Hispanic
117 (29.5 %)
Two or More
75 (18.9 %)
Black
31 (7.8 %)
White
27 (6.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	West Contra Costa Unified
Phone:	(510)231-1453
Website:	http://www.wccusd.net
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	143
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 66

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for West County Mandarin
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	66
Grade 1	68
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	68
Grade 4	63
Grade 5	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for West County Mandarin
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	212	53.4%
Male	185	46.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)