Serving 560 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Walnut Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 560 students
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Walnut Grove Elementary serves the northwest part of Franklin, TN, covering an area of approximately 35.7 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 3.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 7.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Walnut Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Walnut Grove Elementary School's student population of 560 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
560 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
44 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Walnut Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walnut Grove Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#21 out of 1728 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
40%
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.6%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walnut Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Walnut Grove Elementary School is ranked #21 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Walnut Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Walnut Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clovercroft Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Walnut Grove Elementary School?
560 students attend Walnut Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Walnut Grove Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Walnut Grove Elementary School offer ?
Walnut Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Walnut Grove Elementary School part of?
Walnut Grove Elementary School is part of Williamson County School District.
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