Walnut Ridge Elementary School

508 E Free St
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 580 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Walnut Ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 580 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Bottom 50% in AR
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Walnut Ridge Elementary School's student population of 580 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
580 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Walnut Ridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walnut Ridge Elementary School is 0.20, 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.
This School
State Level (AR)
#678 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Walnut Ridge Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Walnut Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Walnut Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Walnut Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Walnut Ridge Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Walnut Ridge Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Walnut Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Walnut Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Walnut Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
White
89%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Walnut Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Walnut Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Walnut Ridge Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.20
This chart displays the diversity score of Walnut Ridge Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Walnut Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Walnut Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Walnut Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Walnut Ridge Elementary School is ranked #678 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Walnut Ridge Elementary School?
580 students attend Walnut Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Walnut Ridge Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walnut Ridge Elementary School?
Walnut Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Walnut Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Walnut Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Walnut Ridge Elementary School part of?
Walnut Ridge Elementary School is part of Lawrence County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 580 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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