- Enrollment
- 2,583
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pleasanton, CA
Walnut Grove Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Grove Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060002009288
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Grove Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 9
- elementary schools in Pleasanton · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.5:1
- students per teacher
- 4.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Walnut Grove Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Grove Elementary ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Pleasanton, CA.
School address
District: Pleasanton Unified · California
NCES ID 060002009288 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Walnut Grove Elementary held near 644 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 060002009288 · Pleasanton, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
629 enr · 22.5:1 · 4.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Amador Valley High (2,583 students)
Walnut Grove Elementary held near 644 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Walnut Grove Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Amador Valley
Amador Valley High
2,583 students
- Foothill High
Foothill High
2,169 students
- Thomas S. Hart
Thomas S. Hart Middle
1,129 students
- Harvest Park M 1,015
Harvest Park Middle
1,015 students
- Pleasanton Mid 944
Pleasanton Middle
944 students
- This school 629
Walnut Grove Elementary
629 students
What this shows Walnut Grove Elementary reports 629 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walnut Grove Elementary compares
Walnut Grove 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 | 22.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.9% | ▼ 91% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 629 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
629
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% 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
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 58% in California - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.3%
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
$16,170
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 629 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 61.2%
White 24.6%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Walnut Grove Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Pleasanton Unified reports $16,170 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walnut Grove Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amador Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foothill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas S. Hart Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harvest Park Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasanton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walnut Grove Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,015
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Pleasanton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Donlon Elementary
Standard public school
700 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Fairlands Elementary
Standard public school
670 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Valley View Elementary
Standard public school
629 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Lydiksen Elementary
Standard public school
586 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Alisal Elementary
Standard public school
544 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Vintage Hills Elementary
Standard public school
522 students 20.9:1 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 (~629 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walnut Grove Elementary
How many students attend Walnut Grove Elementary?
Walnut Grove Elementary has 629 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pleasanton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 648 (2022-23) → 644 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Grove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Grove Elementary is 22.5:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walnut Grove Elementary?
4.9% of students at Walnut Grove Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walnut Grove Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Walnut Grove Elementary is Asian at 61.2% of enrollment, in Pleasanton, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walnut Grove Elementary?
Walnut Grove Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Grove Elementary rank among elementary schools in Pleasanton?
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Grove Elementary ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Pleasanton, 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 Pleasanton on the city page.
What other schools are in Pleasanton Unified?
Besides Walnut Grove Elementary, Pleasanton Unified also operates Amador Valley High (2,583 students), Foothill High (2,169 students), and Thomas S. Hart Middle (1,129 students). See the Pleasanton Unified district page for the complete list.