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Eagle Peak Montessori

800 Hutchinson Rd., Walnut Creek, CA 94598Mt. Diablo Unified →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 01–08Charter
293
Students
Total enrolled
$15,266
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 6% vs nat'l
32.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 111% vs nat'l
50/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 293 students in grades 01–08 in Walnut Creek, California.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,266 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 50th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Eagle Peak Montessori is a mid-sized elementary in Walnut Creek, California, serving grades 01–08 with 293 students. The district invests $15,266 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 32.6:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 10% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Eagle Peak Montessori

293
Total Students
32.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
10%
Free Lunch
9
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (01–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution162 male · 131 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility10%
National avg 52% · 29 students
Student Composition
18%
38%
19%
24%
Asian18%
White38%
Hispanic / Latino19%
Black1%
Multiracial24%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 062637008688

Academic Outcomes at Eagle Peak Montessori

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
50
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 50th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 80th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 94598

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,266Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,266
State avg
$29,103
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,717
Student Support$2,900
Administration$1,832
Operations$2,290
Other$1,527
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,266 spent per student, an estimated $6,763 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
44%
47%
State government
43.9%
Local (property tax)
46.6%
Federal programs
9.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 10% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • 32.6:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Hidden Valley ElementaryMeadow Homes ElementaryMt. Diablo ElementaryBancroft Elementary
+12 more
↓
Middle
Foothill MiddleSequoia MiddleEl Dorado MiddleValley View Middle
+5 more
↓
High School
College Park HighNorthgate HighMt. Diablo HighYgnacio Valley High
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
Grades01 – 08
Location—
CountyContra Costa County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictMt. Diablo Unified →
Phone: (925)946-0994
NCES ID: 062637008688
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Walnut Creek seeking a charter elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Mt. Diablo Unified
High
College Park High
1,956 students · 09–12
● 51 opp17% FRL
High
Northgate High
1,507 students · 09–12
● 50 opp10% FRL
High
Mt. Diablo High
1,498 students · 09–12
● 47 opp61% FRL
High
Ygnacio Valley High
1,172 students · 09–12
● 53 opp81% FRL
High
Concord High
1,167 students · 09–12
38% FRL
Mid
Foothill Middle
876 students · 06–08
● 50 opp8% FRL
Mid
Sequoia Middle
856 students · 06–08
● 51 opp26% FRL
Mid
El Dorado Middle
832 students · 06–08
71% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
800 Hutchinson Rd., Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.