Enrollment
900
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walnut Elementary Education Center compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walnut Elementary Education Center
Walnut Elementary Education Center is a large elementary school in Turlock, California, enrolling 900 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.7:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.3% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the California average.
Enrollment of 900 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 971 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #420.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 900 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Turlock's elementary schools, it stands alongside Osborn Two-Way Immersion Academy (831 students): Walnut Elementary Education Center is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.7:1 vs 24.4:1).
Turlock Unified also operates Turlock High (2,479 students) and John H. Pitman High (1,986 students) alongside Walnut Elementary Education Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Walnut Elementary Education Center compares
Walnut Elementary Education Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,142
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Turlock Unified, which includes Walnut Elementary Education Center.
$15,142
Per student
-8%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.7%
State 60.8%
Federal 12.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,479
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~900 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Walnut Elementary Education Center a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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