Richard M. Moon Primary

www.waterford.k12.ca.us

527 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Richard M. Moon Primary School is a public school located in Waterford, California, serving students in the early stages of their academic journey, typically ranging from kindergarten through second grade. As part of the Waterford Unified School District, the institution focuses on establishing a strong educational foundation by emphasizing core literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a nurturing environment tailored to young learners.

The school is dedicated to the holistic development of its students, balancing academic instruction with social-emotional growth. By utilizing the resources provided by the Waterford Unified School District, Richard M. Moon Primary works to engage the local community and maintain an atmosphere that encourages curiosity and collaborative learning. Families interested in enrollment, school calendars, or specific curriculum information can find detailed updates and district-wide initiatives through the official website at http://www.waterford.k12.ca.us.

527

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

23.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richard M. Moon Primary
Demographic	Student Count
White	134
Hispanic	355
Black	6
Asian	13
Two or More	12
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
355 (67.4 %)
White
134 (25.4 %)
Asian
13 (2.5 %)
Two or More
12 (2.3 %)
Black
6 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)

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:	Waterford Unified
Phone:	(209)847-2371
Website:	http://www.waterford.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	527
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	396
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* 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 170

Grade 1 123

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 127