Tice Creek

www.walnutcreeksd.org

424 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Tice Creek School, located in Walnut Creek, California, is a K-8 campus within the Walnut Creek School District. The school is unique for its focus on project-based learning (PBL) and a collaborative, student-centered approach. Its curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking, creativity, and real-world application, encouraging students to take an active role in their education through hands-on inquiries and integrated subject matter.

The campus is recognized for its modern, flexible learning environments that mirror professional workspaces, intended to promote teamwork and innovation. By blending traditional academic rigor with a focus on 21st-century skills—such as communication, collaboration, and technology integration—Tice Creek aims to prepare students for the demands of high school and beyond. The school maintains a strong sense of community and emphasizes a supportive environment where students are challenged to solve complex problems and engage deeply with their local and global communities.

424

Total Students

19.8

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tice Creek
Demographic	Student Count
White	211
Hispanic	47
Black	2
Asian	83
Two or More	80
American Indian	1

White
211 (49.8 %)
Asian
83 (19.6 %)
Two or More
80 (18.9 %)
Hispanic
47 (11.1 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
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 Creek Elementary
Phone:	(925)746-5515
Website:	http://www.walnutcreeksd.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	424
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	33
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 45

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 46

Grade 6 46

Grade 7 54

Grade 8 41