Walnut Hills Community Elementary School serves 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Walnut Hills Community Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 358 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Walnut Hills Community Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Walnut Hills Community Elementary School's student population of 358 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
358 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Walnut Hills Community Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Walnut Hills Community Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#231 out of 1734 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
3%
Hispanic
20%
35%
Black
5%
4%
White
53%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walnut Hills Community Elementary School's ranking?
Walnut Hills Community Elementary School is ranked #231 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Walnut Hills Community Elementary School?
358 students attend Walnut Hills Community Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Walnut Hills Community Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walnut Hills Community Elementary School?
Walnut Hills Community Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Walnut Hills Community Elementary School offer ?
Walnut Hills Community Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Walnut Hills Community Elementary School part of?
Walnut Hills Community Elementary School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
No School Fall Break ~ All Schools
October 16, 2023 (Monday)
No School ~ Spring Break ~ All Schools
March 18, 2024 (Monday)
Last day of School ~ All Schools
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
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