Serving 391 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Walnut Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Walnut Grove Elementary School's student population of 391 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
391 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Walnut Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walnut Grove Elementary School is 0.56, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#337 out of 1264 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
13%
21%
Black
9%
6%
White
64%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walnut Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Walnut Grove Elementary School is ranked #337 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Walnut Grove Elementary School?
391 students attend Walnut Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Walnut Grove Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walnut Grove Elementary School?
Walnut Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Walnut Grove Elementary School offer ?
Walnut Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Walnut Grove Elementary School part of?
Walnut Grove Elementary School is part of Olathe School District.
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