Indian Valley Elementary

356 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Indian Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school located in the Walnut Creek School District in Walnut Creek, California. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing community environment. It places a significant emphasis on creating a balanced educational experience that integrates core curriculum with social-emotional learning, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is known for its active parent and community involvement, which supports a variety of enrichment programs, extracurricular activities, and school-wide events. Nestled in a residential area, Indian Valley benefits from a tight-knit campus culture where faculty and staff focus on individualized attention and inclusive teaching practices. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, students, and families, the school strives to instill a lifelong love of learning while encouraging students to be responsible and empathetic citizens.

356

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Indian Valley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	154
Hispanic	65
Black	9
Asian	72
Two or More	54
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
154 (43.3 %)
Asian
72 (20.2 %)
Hispanic
65 (18.3 %)
Two or More
54 (15.2 %)
Black
9 (2.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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 Creek Elementary
Phone:	(925)944-6828
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	70
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 67

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 45