Serving 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Walnut Grove Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
320 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)35-39%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-44%
76%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
13%
Black
10%
7%
White
69%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Council Bluffs Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend Walnut Grove Elementary School?
320 students attend Walnut Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Walnut Grove Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walnut Grove Elementary School?
Walnut Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
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 Council Bluffs Community School District.
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