Wheatland Charter Academy

Wheatland Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Beale Afb, CA, part of the Wheatland. The school serves approximately 86 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 21.5:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6/10, placing it in the 93.7th percentile among CA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 60% proficiency in math, 19 points above the state average and 65% in reading/language arts, 21 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.0/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $57,356, where 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 86 students, Wheatland Charter Academy is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

The student-teacher ratio at Wheatland Charter Academy is 21.5:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Wheatland Charter Academy is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.