Walnut Elementary School
Tel:
(805) 498-3608
Walnut Elementary School serves 329 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Walnut Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Walnut Elementary School's student population of 329 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 329 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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School Comparison
Walnut Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Walnut Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3876 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 14% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 50% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 29% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Conejo Valley Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Walnut Elementary School is Newbury Park High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Sequoia Middle School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Env Academy Of Research Technical And Earth Scis (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Newbury Park Newbury Park High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,448 students
0.5 miles
456 N. Reino Rd.
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 498-3676 0.5 9-12 2,448 - Newbury Park Env Academy Of Research Technical And Earth Scis Alternative School
Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 539 students
0.7 miles
2626 Michael Dr.
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 498-3686 0.7 K-5 539 - Newbury Park Sequoia Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,027 student
0.7 miles
2855 Borchard Rd.
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 498-3617 0.7 6-8 1,027 - Newbury Park Maple Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 301 students
1.0 miles
3501 Kimber Dr.
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 498-6748 1.0 K-5 301 - Thousand Oaks Conejo Valley High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 112 students
1.5 miles
1400 E. Janss Rd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 498-6646 1.5 9-12 112
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