Serving 708 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Walnut Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 96% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 708 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 96% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Walnut Hills Elementary serves the northern part of Urbandale, IA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 13.7 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest distance to the edge of the zone being about 5.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Walnut Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Walnut Hills Elementary School's student population of 708 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
708 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Walnut Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walnut Hills Elementary School is 0.40, 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
#39 out of 1223 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Asian
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Black
4%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
White
77%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.1%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walnut Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Walnut Hills Elementary School is ranked #39 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Walnut Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Walnut Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maple Grove Elementary School, Eason Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
96% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Walnut Hills Elementary School?
708 students attend Walnut Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Walnut Hills Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walnut Hills Elementary School?
Walnut Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walnut Hills Elementary School offer ?
Walnut Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Walnut Hills Elementary School part of?
Walnut Hills Elementary School is part of Waukee Comm School District.
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