Serving 255 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Walnut Street Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Walnut Street El Sch serves the southeast part of Darby, PA, covering an area of approximately 0.3 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Walnut Street Elementary School's student population of 255 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
255 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
School Calendar
Average Class Size
25 students
School Motto
Every individual has worth.
School Rankings
Walnut Street Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walnut Street Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2586 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
2%
16%
Black
86%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
White
2%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.9%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walnut Street Elementary School's ranking?
Walnut Street Elementary School is ranked #2586 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Walnut Street Elementary School often compared to?
Walnut Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Park Lane Elementary School, Colwyn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Walnut Street Elementary School?
255 students attend Walnut Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Walnut Street Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walnut Street Elementary School?
Walnut Street Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Walnut Street Elementary School offer ?
Walnut Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Walnut Street Elementary School part of?
Walnut Street Elementary School is part of William Penn School District.
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