- Enrollment
- 1,263
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ashville, OH
Walnut Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390490903492
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Ashville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 26.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Walnut Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ashville, OH.
School address
District: Teays Valley Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390490903492 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Walnut Elementary School grew from 504 students in 2022-23 to 535 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 390490903492 · Ashville, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
469 enr · 19.5:1 · 26.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Teays Valley High School (1,263 students)
Walnut Elementary School grew from 504 students in 2022-23 to 535 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Walnut Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Teays Valley H
Teays Valley High School
1,263 students
- Scioto Element
Scioto Elementary School
644 students
- South Bloomfie
South Bloomfield Elementary
595 students
- Teays Valley W
Teays Valley West Middle School
574 students
- Ashville Eleme 476
Ashville Elementary School
476 students
- This school 469
Walnut Elementary School
469 students
What this shows Walnut Elementary School reports 469 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walnut Elementary School compares
Walnut Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 16% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Ohio - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.6%
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
$12,752
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.0%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.3, Walnut Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Teays Valley Local reports $12,752 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walnut Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teays Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scioto Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Bloomfield Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Teays Valley West Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ashville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walnut Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Ashville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~469 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walnut Elementary School
How many students attend Walnut Elementary School?
Walnut Elementary School has 469 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ashville, OH. CCD year-over-year: 504 (2022-23) → 535 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Elementary School is 19.5:1, which is 7% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walnut Elementary School?
26.6% of students at Walnut Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walnut Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Walnut Elementary School is White at 93.0% of enrollment, in Ashville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walnut Elementary School?
Walnut Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Walnut Elementary School rank among public schools in Ashville?
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ashville, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ashville on the city page.
What other schools are in Teays Valley Local?
Besides Walnut Elementary School, Teays Valley Local also operates Teays Valley High School (1,263 students), Scioto Elementary School (644 students), and South Bloomfield Elementary (595 students). See the Teays Valley Local district page for the complete list.