Walnut Avenue School serves 304 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Attendance Zone: Walnut Avenue School serves the southern part of Cranford, NJ, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Families typically reside within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone being about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Walnut Avenue School's student population of 304 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
304 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Motto
Empowering Students to Thrive in a Diverse and Dynamic World
School Rankings
The diversity score of Walnut Avenue School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
11%
Hispanic
15%
35%
Black
2%
14%
White
70%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.9%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
1%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Walnut Avenue School often compared to?
Walnut Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillside Avenue School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Walnut Avenue School?
304 students attend Walnut Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Walnut Avenue School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walnut Avenue School?
Walnut Avenue School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Walnut Avenue School offer ?
Walnut Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Walnut Avenue School part of?
Walnut Avenue School is part of Cranford Public School District.
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