- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Emporia, KS
Walnut Elem
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200594000223
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Elem earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Kansas schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Emporia · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Walnut Elem has class sizes larger than 72% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Elem ranks #4 of 6 schools in Emporia, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Walnut Elem held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 200594000223 · Emporia, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
312 enr · 14.9:1 · 46.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Emporia High (1,494 students)
Walnut Elem held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Walnut Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Emporia High
Emporia High
1,494 students
- Emporia Middle
Emporia Middle School
843 students
- Village Elem 401
Village Elem
401 students
- Riverside Elem 385
Riverside Elementary
385 students
- Timmerman Elem 370
Timmerman Elementary
370 students
- This school 312
Walnut Elem
312 students
What this shows Walnut Elem reports 312 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walnut Elem compares
Walnut Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▲ 10% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Kansas - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.8%
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
$15,701
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.4%
Hispanic or Latino 36.2%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 3.8%
Largest group: White at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Walnut Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Emporia reports $15,701 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walnut Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emporia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emporia Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Village Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Timmerman Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walnut Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Emporia
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Village Elem
Standard public school
401 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Riverside Elementary
Standard public school
385 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Timmerman Elementary
Standard public school
370 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
W a White Elem
Standard public school
248 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Logan Ave Elem
Standard public school
208 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~312 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walnut Elem
How many students attend Walnut Elem?
Walnut Elem has 312 students enrolled. It is a public school in Emporia, KS. CCD year-over-year: 288 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Elem is 14.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walnut Elem?
46.9% of students at Walnut Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walnut Elem?
The largest demographic group at Walnut Elem is White at 55.4% of enrollment, in Emporia, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walnut Elem?
Walnut Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Elem rank among schools in Emporia?
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Elem ranks #4 of 6 schools in Emporia, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Emporia on the city page.
What other schools are in Emporia?
Besides Walnut Elem, Emporia also operates Emporia High (1,494 students), Emporia Middle School (843 students), and Village Elem (401 students). See the Emporia district page for the complete list.