Walnut Grove Elementary School

1999 Harvest Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 644 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Walnut Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 644 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Top 5% in CA
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Walnut Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Walnut Grove Elementary School's student population of 644 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
644 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Last Day of School
Fri. May 29, 2026
School Motto
To include all stakeholders in the promotion of community values and achievement.

School Rankings

Walnut Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walnut Grove Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#256 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
84%
34%
80%
47%
70-74%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
61%
12%
Hispanic
5%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
26%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
9%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Walnut Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Walnut Grove Elementary School is ranked #256 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Walnut Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Walnut Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vintage Hills Elementary School, Alisal Elementary School, Donlon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Walnut Grove Elementary School?
644 students attend Walnut Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Walnut Grove Elementary School students are Asian, 26% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walnut Grove Elementary School?
Walnut Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Walnut Grove Elementary School offer ?
Walnut Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Walnut Grove Elementary School part of?
Walnut Grove Elementary School is part of Pleasanton Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 644 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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