Serving 282 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Walnut Grove Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Walnut Grove Elementary School's student population of 282 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
282 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Walnut Grove Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walnut Grove Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#887 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
29%
7%
Hispanic
6%
10%
Black
n/a
12%
White
65%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walnut Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Walnut Grove Elementary School is ranked #887 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Walnut Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Walnut Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Red Rock Central Elementary School, Red Rock Central Secondary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Walnut Grove Elementary School?
282 students attend Walnut Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Walnut Grove Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walnut Grove Elementary School?
Walnut Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walnut Grove Elementary School offer ?
Walnut Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Walnut Grove Elementary School part of?
Walnut Grove Elementary School is part of Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools School District.
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