- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Walnut Creek, OH
Walnut Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390476802941
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Creek Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 7.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 142
- students enrolled
Walnut Creek Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: East Holmes Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390476802941 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Walnut Creek Elementary School held near 147 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 8.9 → 7.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 390476802941 · Walnut Creek, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
142 enr · 17.8:1 · 7.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Hiland High School (395 students)
Walnut Creek Elementary School held near 147 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 8.9 → 7.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Walnut Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hiland High Sc
Hiland High School
395 students
- Berlin Element
Berlin Elementary School
332 students
- Chestnut Ridge
Chestnut Ridge Elementary School
217 students
- Winesburg Elem 148
Winesburg Elementary School
148 students
- This school 142
Walnut Creek Elementary School
142 students
- Mt Hope Elemen 98
Mt Hope Elementary School
98 students
What this shows Walnut Creek Elementary School reports 142 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walnut Creek Elementary School compares
Walnut Creek Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▼ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.4% | ▼ 77% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 142 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
142
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in Ohio - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,281
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.1, Walnut Creek Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for East Holmes Local reports $14,281 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walnut Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berlin Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chestnut Ridge Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winesburg Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt Hope Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walnut Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~142 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walnut Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Walnut Creek Elementary School?
Walnut Creek Elementary School has 142 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Walnut Creek, OH. CCD year-over-year: 148 (2022-23) → 147 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Creek Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 2% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walnut Creek Elementary School?
7.4% of students at Walnut Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walnut Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Walnut Creek Elementary School is White at 95.8% of enrollment, in Walnut Creek, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walnut Creek Elementary School?
Walnut Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in East Holmes Local?
Besides Walnut Creek Elementary School, East Holmes Local also operates Hiland High School (395 students), Berlin Elementary School (332 students), and Chestnut Ridge Elementary School (217 students). See the East Holmes Local district page for the complete list.