Serving 699 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Walnut Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 699 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Walnut Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Walnut Elementary School's student population of 699 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
699 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
2001
Walnut Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walnut Elementary School is 0.36, 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
#426 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
79%
12%
Hispanic
14%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Walnut Elementary School is ranked #426 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Walnut Elementary School often compared to?
Walnut Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vejar Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Walnut Elementary School?
699 students attend Walnut Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Walnut Elementary School students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walnut Elementary School?
Walnut Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Walnut Elementary School offer ?
Walnut Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Walnut Elementary School part of?
Walnut Elementary School is part of Walnut Valley Unified School District.
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View the Walnut Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Spring Break
April 03, 2026 (Friday)
Spring Break
April 04, 2026 (Saturday)
Spring Break
April 05, 2026 (Sunday)
Spring Break
April 06, 2026 (Monday)
Spring Break
April 07, 2026 (Tuesday)
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