Serving 80 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Walnut Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
80 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)70-79%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)70-79%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)1%
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
10%
Black
(15-16)1%
6%
White
(15-16)98%
78%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Walnut Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% IA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IA state average).
How many students attend Walnut Elementary School?
80 students attend Walnut Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Walnut Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walnut Elementary School?
Walnut Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walnut Elementary School offer ?
Walnut Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Walnut Elementary School part of?
Walnut Elementary School is part of Walnut Community School District.
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