Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology

1300 S. Brea Canyon Cutoff Rd.
Walnut, CA 91789

596 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Ybarra Academy of the Arts and Technology, located in Walnut, California, is a highly regarded K-8 magnet school within the Rowland Unified School District. The school is distinguished by its specialized curriculum that integrates a rigorous academic foundation with an intensive focus on both the visual/performing arts and modern technological proficiency. By blending creative expression with STEM-based learning, Ybarra aims to prepare students to be well-rounded, innovative thinkers who are equipped to navigate a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school is known for fostering a collaborative and inclusive campus culture. Ybarra actively encourages parent involvement and community engagement, creating a supportive environment that prioritizes character development alongside educational achievement. With a commitment to "blended learning"—which combines traditional classroom instruction with digital tools—the academy focuses on meeting the individual needs of its diverse student body while maintaining high standards of excellence in both artistry and technical application.

596

Total Students

28.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	350
Black	13
Asian	189
Two or More	18

Hispanic
350 (58.7 %)
Asian
189 (31.7 %)
White
26 (4.4 %)
Two or More
18 (3.0 %)
Black
13 (2.2 %)

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:	Rowland Unified
Phone:	(909)598-3744
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	596
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	351
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	70

* 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 69

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 62

Grade 7 86

Grade 8 85