Walnut Grove School ranked #278 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a peak rank of #26 in 2010, indicating a downward trend in overall state ranking over recent years.
In 2023, math proficiency was 40–44%, reading proficiency was 55–59%, and science proficiency was 40–59%, all higher than the Alabama state averages of 30%, 47%, and 38%, respectively.
Enrollment increased from 229 students in 2014 to 275 in 2023, with minority enrollment at 19%, showing a stable demographic composition over time; 51% of students were eligible for free lunch in 2023, up from 34% in 2022.
Walnut Grove School serves grades Pre–K through 6 with 275 students and 18 teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 in 2023.
The school consistently exceeded the state graduation rate, with a 95% graduation rate in 2023 compared to the state average of 88%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Walnut Grove Elementary School serves the northern part of New Market, AL, covering an area of approximately 25.8 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 4.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Walnut Grove School's student population of 303 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
303 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1920
School Calendar
School Rankings
Walnut Grove School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walnut Grove School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#278 out of 1275 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
5%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Black
5%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
76%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bulldogs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walnut Grove School's ranking?
Walnut Grove School is ranked #278 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Walnut Grove School often compared to?
Walnut Grove Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Hope Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Walnut Grove School?
303 students attend Walnut Grove School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Walnut Grove School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walnut Grove School?
Walnut Grove School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Walnut Grove School offer ?
Walnut Grove School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Walnut Grove School part of?
Walnut Grove School is part of Madison County School District.
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