Serving 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Walnut Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan 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 Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Walnut Hills Elementary School serves the northeast part of Greenville, MI, covering an area of approximately 47.6 square miles. Families within this attendance zone can typically expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 7.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Walnut Hills Elementary School's student population of 351 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
351 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Walnut Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walnut Hills Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#959 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
18%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.2%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walnut Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Walnut Hills Elementary School is ranked #959 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Walnut Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Walnut Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Crest Elementary School, Flat River Academy, Central Montcalm 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 35% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Walnut Hills Elementary School?
351 students attend Walnut Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Walnut Hills Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walnut Hills Elementary School?
Walnut Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Walnut Hills Elementary School offer ?
Walnut Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Walnut Hills Elementary School part of?
Walnut Hills Elementary School is part of Greenville School District.
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