Serving 80 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Walnut Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
80 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)70-79%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)70-79%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)1%
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
10%
Black
(15-16)1%
6%
White
(15-16)98%
78%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Walnut Community School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% IA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IA state average).
How many students attend Walnut Elementary School?
80 students attend Walnut Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Walnut Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walnut Elementary School?
Walnut Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walnut Elementary School offer ?
Walnut Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Walnut Elementary School part of?
Walnut Elementary School is part of Walnut Community School District.
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