Serving 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Walnut Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Walnut Hill Elementary School serves the western part of Liberty, KY, covering an attendance area of approximately 245.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 18.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Walnut Hill Elementary School's student population of 371 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
371 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
Campus Size
72 acres
School Rankings
Walnut Hill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walnut Hill Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#674 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
11%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
11%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.8%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walnut Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Walnut Hill Elementary School is ranked #674 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Walnut Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Walnut Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jones Park Elementary School, Liberty 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 38% KY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Walnut Hill Elementary School?
371 students attend Walnut Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Walnut Hill Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walnut Hill Elementary School?
Walnut Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Walnut Hill Elementary School offer ?
Walnut Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Walnut Hill Elementary School part of?
Walnut Hill Elementary School is part of Casey County School District.
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