- Enrollment
- 2,479
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Turlock, CA
Walnut Elementary Education Center
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Elementary Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060015812175
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Elementary Education Center earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 10
- elementary schools in Turlock · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.7:1
- large classes for California
- 23.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Walnut Elementary Education Center has class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Elementary Education Center ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in Turlock, CA.
School address
District: Turlock Unified · California
NCES ID 060015812175 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+63 students YoY
Walnut Elementary Education Center grew from 836 students in 2022-23 to 899 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+63 students YoY 060015812175 · Turlock, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
900 enr · 25.7:1 · 23.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Turlock High (2,479 students)
Walnut Elementary Education Center grew from 836 students in 2022-23 to 899 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Walnut Elementary Education Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Turlock High
Turlock High
2,479 students
- John H. Pitman
John H. Pitman High
1,986 students
- Turlock Junior
Turlock Junior High
1,294 students
- This school 900
Walnut Elementary Education Center
900 students
- Osborn Two-Way 831
Osborn Two-Way Immersion Academy
831 students
- Julien Element 826
Julien Elementary
826 students
What this shows Walnut Elementary Education Center reports 900 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walnut Elementary Education Center compares
Walnut Elementary Education Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.3% | ▼ 58% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 900 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.7:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
900
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the California average of 55.5%
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
25.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in California - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.2%
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
$16,686
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 900 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 44.1%
Hispanic or Latino 30.3%
Asian 17.7%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Walnut Elementary Education Center is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Turlock Unified reports $16,686 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walnut Elementary Education Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turlock High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John H. Pitman High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Turlock Junior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Osborn Two-Way Immersion Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Julien Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walnut Elementary Education Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,986
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary schools in Turlock
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Osborn Two-Way Immersion Academy
Standard public school
831 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Julien Elementary
Standard public school
826 students 25:1 students per teacher
Dennis G. Earl Elementary
Standard public school
817 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Crowell Elementary
Standard public school
758 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Sandra Tovar Medeiros Elementary
Standard public school
753 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Walter M. Brown Elementary
Standard public school
645 students 23:1 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 (~900 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walnut Elementary Education Center
How many students attend Walnut Elementary Education Center?
Walnut Elementary Education Center has 900 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Turlock, CA. CCD year-over-year: 836 (2022-23) → 899 (2023-24), up 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Elementary Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Elementary Education Center is 25.7:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walnut Elementary Education Center?
23.3% of students at Walnut Elementary Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walnut Elementary Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Walnut Elementary Education Center is White at 44.1% of enrollment, in Turlock, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walnut Elementary Education Center?
Walnut Elementary Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Elementary Education Center rank among elementary schools in Turlock?
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Elementary Education Center ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in Turlock, 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 Turlock on the city page.
What other schools are in Turlock Unified?
Besides Walnut Elementary Education Center, Turlock Unified also operates Turlock High (2,479 students), John H. Pitman High (1,986 students), and Turlock Junior High (1,294 students). See the Turlock Unified district page for the complete list.