Vejar Elementary

20222 Vejar Rd.
Walnut, CA 91789

www.wvusd.k12.ca.us

642 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Vejar Elementary School, located in Walnut, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students as part of the Walnut Valley Unified School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing learning environment, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous instruction with social-emotional development. Vejar is recognized for its dedicated faculty, active parent involvement, and a community-focused atmosphere that encourages students to achieve their full potential while fostering a lifelong love of learning.

As a staple of the Walnut community, Vejar Elementary focuses on providing a well-rounded educational experience that integrates technology, arts, and character-building programs. The school prides itself on maintaining high standards of achievement and preparing students for success in middle school and beyond. By prioritizing collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood, Vejar creates a supportive ecosystem where students are empowered to excel academically and develop into responsible, engaged citizens.

642

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vejar Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	161
Black	7
Asian	414
Two or More	26
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
414 (64.5 %)
Hispanic
161 (25.1 %)
White
33 (5.1 %)
Two or More
26 (4.0 %)
Black
7 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Walnut Valley Unified
Phone:	(909)594-1434
Website:	http://www.wvusd.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	642
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	197
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 126

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 101