Serving 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Walnut Grove Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Walnut Grove Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district, encompassing approximately 260.7 square miles in Walnut Grove, MN. Families typically experience a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 23 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Walnut Grove Elementary School's student population of 299 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
299 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Rankings
Walnut Grove Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walnut Grove Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#899 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Asian
25%
7%
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Hispanic
4%
12%
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White
71%
60%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.4%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walnut Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Walnut Grove Elementary School is ranked #899 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Walnut Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Walnut Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Red Rock Central Secondary, Red Rock Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Walnut Grove Elementary School?
299 students attend Walnut Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Walnut Grove Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walnut Grove Elementary School?
Walnut Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Walnut Grove Elementary School offer ?
Walnut Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Walnut Grove Elementary School part of?
Walnut Grove Elementary School is part of Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools.
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