Waukena Joint Union Elementary

19113 Rd. 28
Tulare, CA 93274

www.waukenaschool.com

214 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Waukena Joint Union Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Tulare County, California. Serving a modest student population, the school acts as a foundational educational hub for the local agricultural community. Its setting reflects a traditional, close-knit environment where the focus is typically placed on core academic instruction and fostering a supportive atmosphere for students ranging from transitional kindergarten through eighth grade.

As a "Joint Union" district, the school operates under a specific administrative structure designed to serve students across overlapping district boundaries in the Central Valley. The facility is situated in a quiet, rural area, emphasizing a commitment to individualized attention and community involvement. While it functions on a smaller scale compared to urban school districts, Waukena Joint Union is dedicated to providing a foundational K-8 education that prepares its students for high school success within the broader Tulare region.

214

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waukena Joint Union Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	198

Hispanic
198 (92.5 %)
White
16 (7.5 %)

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:	Waukena Joint Union Elementary
Phone:	(559)686-3328
Website:	http://www.waukenaschool.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	214
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	171
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 30

Grade 1 20

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 18

Grade 6 29

Grade 7 23

Grade 8 20