Serving 630 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Walnut Ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas 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% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 630 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Walnut Ridge Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Walnut Ridge school district, covering approximately 190.9 square miles. The zone typically requires a 15-20 minute drive to reach the school, with an average distance of 9.3 miles to the nearest edge and extending up to 17.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Walnut Ridge Elementary School's student population of 630 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
630 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Walnut Ridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walnut Ridge Elementary School is 0.19, which is less 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
#680 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
19%
White
90%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.9%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walnut Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Walnut Ridge Elementary School is ranked #680 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Walnut Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Walnut Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hoxie Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Walnut Ridge Elementary School?
630 students attend Walnut Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Walnut Ridge Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walnut Ridge Elementary School?
Walnut Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walnut Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Walnut Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Walnut Ridge Elementary School part of?
Walnut Ridge Elementary School is part of Lawrence County School District.
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