Serving 212 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Walnut Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Walnut Elementary School's student population of 212 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
212 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Walnut Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walnut Elementary School is 0.41, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#261 out of 309 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
20%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
74%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walnut Elementary School's ranking?
Walnut Elementary School is ranked #261 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Walnut Elementary School?
212 students attend Walnut Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Walnut Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walnut Elementary School?
Walnut Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Walnut Elementary School offer ?
Walnut Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Walnut Elementary School part of?
Walnut Elementary School is part of Sweetwater County School District #1.
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