Walnut Square serves 136 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Walnut Square ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Walnut Square's student population of 136 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Walnut Square is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
36%
24%
Black
6%
10%
White
55%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Walnut Square often compared to?
Walnut Squareis often viewed alongside schools like Pentucket Lake Elementary School, Comprehensive Grammar School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Walnut Square?
136 students attend Walnut Square.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Walnut Square students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walnut Square?
Walnut Square has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Walnut Square offer ?
Walnut Square offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Walnut Square part of?
Walnut Square is part of Haverhill School District.
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