Walton Development Center

94 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

The Walton Development Center, located in Stockton, California, is a specialized educational facility operating under the umbrella of the San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE). It serves students with significant developmental, physical, and medical needs, providing a highly supportive environment tailored to individual student requirements. The center is designed to offer comprehensive educational programs that prioritize life skills, communication development, and academic progress for students who require a more intensive level of support than is typically available in general education settings.

The school functions as a community-based hub for special education, emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach that often involves collaboration between teachers, therapists, and healthcare professionals. By fostering a structured and inclusive atmosphere, the Walton Development Center aims to empower students to reach their personal milestones, improve their independence, and engage meaningfully with their peers. It remains a vital resource for families in the Stockton area seeking specialized, compassionate care and instruction for children with complex learning and developmental profiles.

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walton Development Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	56
Black	14
Asian	12
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
56 (59.6 %)
Black
14 (14.9 %)
Asian
12 (12.8 %)
White
7 (7.4 %)
Two or More
4 (4.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Stockton Unified
Phone:	(209)933-7315
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	94
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	67
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 7

Grade 1 7

Grade 2 7

Grade 3 11

Grade 4 6

Grade 5 5

Grade 6 7

Grade 7 4

Grade 8 3

Grade 9 3

Grade 10 10