Walnut Bend Independent School District

47 C R 198
Gainesville, TX 76240-1140
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 64 students in Walnut Bend Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public School in Walnut Bend Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
1 School
9,320 Schools
# Students
64 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
6 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Walnut Bend Independent School District, which is ranked #732 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#752 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
20-29%
41%
50-59%
51%
<50%
46%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
19%
53%
% Black
2%
13%
% White
78%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,688 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,094 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,688
$13,387
Spending / Student
$17,094
$14,116

Best Walnut Bend Independent School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walnut Bend Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
47 C R 198
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5990
Grades: PK-8
| 64 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Walnut Bend Independent School District?
Walnut Bend Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 64 students.
What is the rank of Walnut Bend Independent School District?
Walnut Bend Independent School District is ranked #732 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Walnut Bend Independent School District?
78% of Walnut Bend Independent School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Walnut Bend Independent School District?
Walnut Bend Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Walnut Bend Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,094 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 64 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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