Walnut Grove Elementary School

300 E College
Walnut Grove, MO 65770
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 142 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Walnut Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 142 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 50% in MO
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Walnut Grove Elementary School's student population of 142 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
142 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Walnut Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walnut Grove Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#813 out of 2084 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Walnut Grove Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Walnut Grove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Walnut Grove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Walnut Grove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Walnut Grove Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Walnut Grove Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Black
n/a
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Walnut Grove Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
White
94%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Walnut Grove Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Walnut Grove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Walnut Grove Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of Walnut Grove Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Walnut Grove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Walnut Grove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Walnut Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Walnut Grove Elementary School is ranked #813 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Walnut Grove Elementary School?
142 students attend Walnut Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Walnut Grove Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walnut Grove Elementary School?
Walnut Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Walnut Grove Elementary School offer ?
Walnut Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Walnut Grove Elementary School part of?
Walnut Grove Elementary School is part of Walnut Grove R-V School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 142 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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