Serving 1,472 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Walnut Hill Elementary/middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,472 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Walnut Hill Elementary/middle School's student population of 1,472 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,472 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
School Motto
Work for the Best, Accept only the Best, Be the very very Best. Excellence is Our Goal!
School Rankings
Walnut Hill Elementary/middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walnut Hill Elementary/middle School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#765 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
53%
41%
White
33%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walnut Hill Elementary/middle School's ranking?
Walnut Hill Elementary/middle School is ranked #765 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Walnut Hill Elementary/middle School often compared to?
Walnut Hill Elementary/middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Walnut Hill Elementary/middle School?
1,472 students attend Walnut Hill Elementary/middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Walnut Hill Elementary/middle School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walnut Hill Elementary/middle School?
Walnut Hill Elementary/middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walnut Hill Elementary/middle School offer ?
Walnut Hill Elementary/middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Walnut Hill Elementary/middle School part of?
Walnut Hill Elementary/middle School is part of Caddo Parish School District.
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