Walnut Hills Community Elementary School
Tel:
(720)554-3800
- Walnut Hills Community Elementary School serves 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- Walnut Hills Community Elementary School's student population of 328 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 328 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Walnut Hills Community Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Walnut Hills Community Elementary School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #271 out of 1,704 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 8% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 67% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cherry Creek No. 5 in the county of Arapah School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Walnut Hills Community Elementary School is Skyview Academy (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Cherry Creek Charter Academy (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Dry Creek Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Englewood Dry Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 405 students
0.5 miles
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Englewood, CO 80112
(720)554-3300 0.5 PK-5 405 - Englewood Heritage Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 388 students
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Englewood, CO 80111
(720)554-3500 0.8 PK-5 388 - Englewood Homestead Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 505 students
0.8 miles
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Englewood, CO 80112
(720)554-3700 0.8 PK-5 505 - Englewood Willow Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 538 students
1.2 miles
7855 South Willow Way
Englewood, CO 80112
(720)554-3900 1.2 PK-5 538 - Englewood Cherry Creek Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 569 students
1.4 miles
6260 South Dayton Street
Englewood, CO 80111
(303)779-8988 1.4 K-8 569
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