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 (2025)
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
Type SchoolRegular
Àrd-ìrePrimary
Grade Span0–8
Sgìre SgìreWalden Academy District
County6021
Bha am baile-mòr Willows
ZIP95988
Sgoil Charter SchoolYes
Sgoil Magnet SchoolNo
Tiotal INo
Kindergarten vaccinations up to date (2023)91%
NCES School ID060242012983
Source: CDPH immunization (2023)
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment167
White40.1%
Hispanic / Latino38.3%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races17.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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 (2025)