- Enrollment
- 1,830
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Patterson, CA
Walnut Grove Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Grove Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063003012186
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Grove Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Patterson · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 69.5%
- 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 #1 of 4 elementary schools in Patterson, CA.
School address
District: Patterson Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 063003012186 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Walnut Grove Elementary held near 698 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.6 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 063003012186 · Patterson, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
744 enr · 23.3:1 · 69.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Patterson High (1,830 students)
Walnut Grove Elementary held near 698 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.6 → 31.5 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
- Patterson High
Patterson High
1,830 students
- Creekside Midd
Creekside Middle
907 students
- Apricot Valley
Apricot Valley Elementary
788 students
- This school
Walnut Grove Elementary
744 students
- Las Palmas Ele 642
Las Palmas Elementary
642 students
- Northmead Elem 528
Northmead Elementary
528 students
What this shows Walnut Grove Elementary reports 744 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.5% | ▲ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 744 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
744
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in California - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$16,177
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.8%
White 4.7%
Asian 3.6%
African American 3.5%
Two or More 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, Walnut Grove Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Patterson Joint Unified reports $16,177 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patterson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Creekside Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Apricot Valley Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Las Palmas Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northmead Elementary | Smaller | 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
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Patterson
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~744 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walnut Grove Elementary
How many students attend Walnut Grove Elementary?
Walnut Grove Elementary has 744 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Patterson, CA. CCD year-over-year: 666 (2022-23) → 698 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Grove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Grove Elementary is 23.3:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walnut Grove Elementary?
69.5% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 84.8% of enrollment, in Patterson, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walnut Grove Elementary?
Walnut Grove Elementary 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 Grove Elementary rank among elementary schools in Patterson?
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Grove Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Patterson, 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 Patterson on the city page.
What other schools are in Patterson Joint Unified?
Besides Walnut Grove Elementary, Patterson Joint Unified also operates Patterson High (1,830 students), Creekside Middle (907 students), and Apricot Valley Elementary (788 students). See the Patterson Joint Unified district page for the complete list.