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Tzu Chi Elementary Satoa

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5

Walnut, CA

1920 S Brea Canyon Rd, Walnut, CA 91789

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 69% of independent schools in California
  • Growing: enrollment up 80% since 2013–14

In Walnut, California, Tzu Chi Elementary Satoa is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 81 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 69% of independent elementary schools in California. Enrollment is up about 80% since 2013–14. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 182 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–5
Students
81
Teachers
13 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 33 girls, 48 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
182 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 69% of independent elementary schools in California (6 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 63% of independent elementary schools in California.
    • Compared with 280 independent elementary schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    45’13–1439’15–1634’17–1853’19–2065’21–2281’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K13
    K25
    118
    210
    313
    410
    55

    Student body

    Asian93%
    White7%

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    What grades does Tzu Chi Elementary Satoa serve?

    Tzu Chi Elementary Satoa serves grades Pre-K–5.

    How many students attend Tzu Chi Elementary Satoa?

    About 81 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

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