- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Walnut Grove, MN
Walnut Grove Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Grove Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270018301738
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Grove Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 299
- students enrolled
Walnut Grove Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 270018301738 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Walnut Grove Elementary held near 310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 270018301738 · Walnut Grove, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 16.6:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Westbrook-Walnut Grove Secondary (198 students)
Walnut Grove Elementary held near 310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Walnut Grove Elementary compares
Walnut Grove Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▲ 19% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.4%
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
$15,208
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
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
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.9%
Asian 24.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, Walnut Grove Elementary is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools reports $15,208 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbrook-Walnut Grove Secondary | 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
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 (~299 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walnut Grove Elementary
How many students attend Walnut Grove Elementary?
Walnut Grove Elementary has 299 students enrolled. It is a public school in Walnut Grove, MN. CCD year-over-year: 297 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Grove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Grove Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walnut Grove Elementary?
50.8% of students at Walnut Grove Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walnut Grove Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Walnut Grove Elementary is White at 70.9% of enrollment, in Walnut Grove, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walnut Grove Elementary?
Walnut Grove Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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).
What other schools are in Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools?
Besides Walnut Grove Elementary, Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools also operates Westbrook-Walnut Grove Secondary (198 students). See the Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools district page for the complete list.