Serving 900 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Walnut Elementary Education Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 900 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Walnut Elementary Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Walnut Elementary Education Center's student population of 900 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
900 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Walnut Elementary Education Center ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walnut Elementary Education Center is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1431 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
12%
Hispanic
31%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
44%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walnut Elementary Education Center's ranking?
Walnut Elementary Education Center is ranked #1431 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Walnut Elementary Education Center often compared to?
Walnut Elementary Education Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Sandra Tovar Medeiros Elementary School, Osborn Two-way Immersion Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Walnut Elementary Education Center?
900 students attend Walnut Elementary Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Walnut Elementary Education Center students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walnut Elementary Education Center?
Walnut Elementary Education Center has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Walnut Elementary Education Center offer ?
Walnut Elementary Education Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Walnut Elementary Education Center part of?
Walnut Elementary Education Center is part of Turlock Unified School District.
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