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Walden Academy

PublicRegularCharterGrades 0–8
Willows, California · Walden Academy District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students167
Student:Teacher16.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch44%
Title INo
Walden Academy
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
167
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
44%-20.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–8
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Walden Academy is a public primary serving grades 0–8 in Willows, California. The school enrolls 167 students. It is part of the Walden Academy District district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictWalden Academy District
County6021
CityWillows
ZIP95988
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060242012983

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment167
White3.2%
Hispanic / Latino37.9%
Black / African American2.1%
Asian1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native52.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
3.2%
Hispanic
37.9%
Black
2.1%
Asian
1.1%
Two+
3.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %44%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)