- Enrollment
- 2,563
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Walnut, CA
Walnut Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064128006842
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of California schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Walnut · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.2:1
- large classes for California
- 26.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Walnut Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Walnut, CA.
School address
District: Walnut Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 064128006842 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Walnut Elementary held near 699 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.4 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 064128006842 · Walnut, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
706 enr · 27.2:1 · 26.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Diamond Bar High (2,563 students)
Walnut Elementary held near 699 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.4 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Walnut Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Diamond Bar Hi
Diamond Bar High
2,563 students
- Walnut High
Walnut High
2,148 students
- Chaparral Midd
Chaparral Middle
1,349 students
- Suzanne Middle
Suzanne Middle
1,190 students
- South Pointe M 979
South Pointe Middle
979 students
- This school 706
Walnut Elementary
706 students
What this shows Walnut Elementary reports 706 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walnut Elementary compares
Walnut Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.2:1 | ▲ 27% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 52% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 706 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.2:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
706
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in California - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,963
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 706 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 77.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 5.7%
White 1.1%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.8, Walnut Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Walnut Valley Unified reports $13,963 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walnut Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Bar High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chaparral Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Suzanne Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Pointe Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walnut Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,349
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,190
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 979
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Walnut
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Stanley G. Oswalt Academy
Standard public school
879 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary
Standard public school
654 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Vejar Elementary
Standard public school
631 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology
Standard public school
630 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Cyrus J. Morris Elementary
Standard public school
485 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~706 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walnut Elementary
How many students attend Walnut Elementary?
Walnut Elementary has 706 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Walnut, CA. CCD year-over-year: 671 (2022-23) → 699 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Elementary is 27.2:1, which is 27% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 73% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walnut Elementary?
26.5% of students at Walnut Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walnut Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Walnut Elementary is Asian at 77.9% of enrollment, in Walnut, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walnut Elementary?
Walnut Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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).
How does Walnut Elementary rank among elementary schools in Walnut?
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Walnut, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Walnut on the city page.
What other schools are in Walnut Valley Unified?
Besides Walnut Elementary, Walnut Valley Unified also operates Diamond Bar High (2,563 students), Walnut High (2,148 students), and Chaparral Middle (1,349 students). See the Walnut Valley Unified district page for the complete list.