- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mcdonough, GA
Walnut Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130282003413
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Creek Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Georgia schools.
- #7 of 9
- schools in Mcdonough · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Walnut Creek Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Creek Elementary ranks #7 of 9 schools in Mcdonough, GA.
School address
District: Henry County · Georgia
NCES ID 130282003413 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Walnut Creek Elementary grew from 716 students in 2022-23 to 753 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 47.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 130282003413 · Mcdonough, GA Other · MID · TRAD
712 enr · 15.8:1 · 57.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutchtown High (1,821 students)
Walnut Creek Elementary grew from 716 students in 2022-23 to 753 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 47.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Walnut Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dutchtown High
Dutchtown High
1,821 students
- Union Grove Hi
Union Grove High
1,622 students
- Ola High Schoo
Ola High School
1,586 students
- Eagle's Landin
Eagle's Landing High School
1,578 students
- Locust Grove H
Locust Grove High
1,572 students
- This school 712
Walnut Creek Elementary
712 students
What this shows Walnut Creek Elementary reports 712 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walnut Creek Elementary compares
Walnut Creek Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▼ 6% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 712 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
712
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Georgia - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,373
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 75.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 7.0%
White 4.6%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.3, Walnut Creek Elementary is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henry County reports $12,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walnut Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ola High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle's Landing High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Locust Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walnut Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,586
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,572
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~712 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walnut Creek Elementary
How many students attend Walnut Creek Elementary?
Walnut Creek Elementary has 712 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mcdonough, GA. CCD year-over-year: 716 (2022-23) → 753 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Creek Elementary is 15.8:1, which is 10% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walnut Creek Elementary?
57.1% of students at Walnut Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walnut Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Walnut Creek Elementary is African American at 75.3% of enrollment, in Mcdonough, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walnut Creek Elementary?
Walnut Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Walnut Creek Elementary rank among schools in Mcdonough?
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Creek Elementary ranks #7 of 9 schools in Mcdonough, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mcdonough on the city page.
What other schools are in Henry County?
Besides Walnut Creek Elementary, Henry County also operates Dutchtown High (1,821 students), Union Grove High (1,622 students), and Ola High School (1,586 students). See the Henry County district page for the complete list.