Walnut School (Closed 2006)

Walnut School serves 203 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 75% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
203 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
29%
9%
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Black
40%
18%
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White
25%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
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Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Walnut School?
203 students attend Walnut School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Walnut School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walnut School?
Walnut School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Walnut School offer ?
Walnut School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Walnut School part of?
Walnut School is part of Lansing Public School District.

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