Walnut Elementary School
Tel:
(620)341-2288
- Walnut Elementary School serves 313 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 35%.
School Overview
- Walnut Elementary School's student population of 313 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 313 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Walnut Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Walnut Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #305 out of 1,268 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 19% |
| Black | n/a | 7% |
| White | 67% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Emporia School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Walnut Elementary School is Emporia High School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is W A White Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is W A White Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Emporia W A White Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 295 students
0.9 miles
902 Exchange Street
Emporia, KS 66801
(620)341-2294 0.9 PK-8 295 - Emporia Riverside Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 464 students
1.1 miles
327 S West St
Emporia, KS 66801
(620)341-2276 1.1 PK-5 464 - Emporia Village Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 466 students
1.1 miles
2302 W 15th Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
(620)341-2282 1.1 PK-5 466 - Emporia Logan Ave Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 317 students
1.7 miles
521 South East Street
Emporia, KS 66801
(620)341-2264 1.7 PK-5 317 - Emporia Emporia High School Grades: 9-12 | 1465 students
1.8 miles
3302 W 18th Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
(620)341-2365 1.8 9-12 1465
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