Serving 344 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Walnut Hills Community Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (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 344 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
344 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Walnut Hills Community Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walnut Hills Community Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#204 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
3%
Hispanic
23%
36%
Black
5%
5%
White
44%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walnut Hills Community Elementary School's ranking?
Walnut Hills Community Elementary School is ranked #204 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Walnut Hills Community Elementary School often compared to?
Walnut Hills Community Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dry Creek Elementary School, Willow Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Walnut Hills Community Elementary School?
344 students attend Walnut Hills Community Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Walnut Hills Community Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walnut Hills Community Elementary School?
Walnut Hills Community Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to 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 (No virtual instruction).
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.
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