Serving 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Walnut Grove Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Math Proficiency: 11%
- Reading Proficiency: 18%
- Attendance Zone: Walnut Grove Elementary serves a central area in Saint Louis, MO, covering approximately 0.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Walnut Grove Elementary School's student population of 368 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
368 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Walnut Grove Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)18%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
90%
15%
White
4%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.2%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MO state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MO state average).
How many students attend Walnut Grove Elementary School?
368 students attend Walnut Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Walnut Grove Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walnut Grove Elementary School?
Walnut Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Walnut Grove Elementary School offer ?
Walnut Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Walnut Grove Elementary School part of?
Walnut Grove Elementary School is part of Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District.
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