Walnut Street School serves 614 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
614 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
97%
14%
White
2%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Walnut Street School?
614 students attend Walnut Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Walnut Street School students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walnut Street School?
Walnut Street School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Walnut Street School offer ?
Walnut Street School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Walnut Street School part of?
Walnut Street School is part of William Penn School District.
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