Serving 555 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Walnut Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 555 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Walnut Park Elementary serves the east part of Huntington Park, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Walnut Park Elementary School's student population of 555 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
555 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Walnut Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walnut Park Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6381 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
98%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
20%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2009–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Tigers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walnut Park Elementary School's ranking?
Walnut Park Elementary School is ranked #6381 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Walnut Park Elementary School often compared to?
Walnut Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Victoria Avenue Elementary School, Academia Moderna by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Walnut Park Elementary School?
555 students attend Walnut Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Walnut Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walnut Park Elementary School?
Walnut Park Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Walnut Park Elementary School offer ?
Walnut Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Walnut Park Elementary School part of?
Walnut Park Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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