Walnut Creek Elementary School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 7 top public schools in Walnut Creek Elementary School District, serving 3,582 students.
- Public school in Walnut Creek Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus California public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus 48% California statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the top 10% of public schools in California.
- The school with the highest math and reading proficiency is Walnut Heights Elementary School, with 75-79% math proficiency and 80-84% reading proficiency. Read more about public school math/reading proficiency statistics in California or national school math/reading proficiency statistics.
- Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian) , which is less than the California public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is less than the California public school average of 23:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Walnut Creek Elementary School District |
| School District Website | http://www.walnutcreeksd.org |
| School District Phone Number | (925)944-6850 |
| School District Grades Offered | KG - 08 |
| 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | This State (CA) |
| # of Schools | 7 Schools | 10,447 Schools |
| # of Students | 3,582 Students | 6,236,707 Students |
| # of Teachers | 160 Teachers | 267,352 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
District Comparison
- Walnut Creek Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,006 school districts in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017 school year.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 48% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.64 |
| # of American Indian Students | 4 Students | 34,214 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 621 Students | 712,988 Students |
| % Asian Students | 17% | 11% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 492 Students | 3,383,167 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 14% | 54% |
| # of Black Students | 86 Students | 350,426 Students |
| % Black Students | 3% | 6% |
| # of White Students | 2,085 Students | 1,474,092 Students |
| % White Students | 58% | 24% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 7 Students | 29,333 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 287 Students | 253,015 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 8% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 10 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 431 | 535,513 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 365 | 456,488 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 362 | 445,901 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 391 | 465,476 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 403 | 471,595 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 386 | 487,834 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 420 | 476,388 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 414 | 474,069 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 410 | 472,842 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | - | 489,019 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 487,828 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 482,868 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 484,670 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 6,206 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $7,718 in this school district is less than the state average of $10,798. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $8,449 is less than the state average of $11,280. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | This State (CA) |
| Total Revenue | $27 MM | $17 MM |
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| Spending | $30 MM | $18 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $7,718 | $10,798 |
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| Spending / Student | $8,449 | $11,280 |
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Walnut Creek Elementary School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency | CA School Rank)
Location
Grades
Students - Walnut Creek Buena Vista Elementary School Math: 69% / Reading: 68% | Top 20%2355 San Juan Ave.
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(925)944-6822
Grades: K-5 | 454 students
- Walnut Creek Indian Valley Elementary School Math: 62% / Reading: 73% | Top 20%551 Marshall Dr.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925)944-6828
Grades: K-5 | 398 students
- Walnut Creek Murwood Elementary School Math: 65-69% / Reading: 70-74% | Top 10%2050 Vanderslice Ave.
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925)943-2462
Grades: K-5 | 372 students
- Walnut Creek Parkmead Elementary School Math: 65% / Reading: 68% | Top 20%1920 Magnolia Way
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925)944-6858
Grades: K-5 | 449 students
- Walnut Creek Tice Creek Math: 73% / Reading: 81% | Top 5%1847 Newell Ave.
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925)746-5515
Grades: K-8 | 371 students
- Walnut Creek Walnut Creek Intermediate Math: 67% / Reading: 72% | Top 10%2425 Walnut Blvd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(925)944-6840
Grades: 6-8 | 1142 students
- Walnut Creek Walnut Heights Elementary School Math: 75-79% / Reading: 80-84% | Top 5%4064 Walnut Blvd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925)944-6834
Grades: K-5 | 396 students
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