- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Covington, GA
Walnut Grove Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Grove Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130539001057
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Grove Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Georgia schools.
- #6 of 12
- schools in Covington · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 32.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Walnut Grove Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Grove Elementary School ranks #6 of 12 schools in Covington, GA.
School address
District: Walton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130539001057 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Walnut Grove Elementary School held near 728 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.7 → 49.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 130539001057 · Covington, GA Other · MID · TRAD
721 enr · 16:1 · 32.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Loganville High School (1,911 students)
Walnut Grove Elementary School held near 728 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.7 → 49.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Walnut Grove Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Loganville Hig
Loganville High School
1,911 students
- Walnut Grove H
Walnut Grove High School
1,511 students
- Loganville Mid
Loganville Middle School
1,320 students
- Monroe Area Hi
Monroe Area High School
1,233 students
- Youth Middle S
Youth Middle School
1,181 students
- This school 721
Walnut Grove Elementary School
721 students
What this shows Walnut Grove Elementary School reports 721 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walnut Grove Elementary School compares
Walnut Grove Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.6% | ▼ 46% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 721 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
721
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Georgia - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$12,100
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 721 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
African American 10.8%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Walnut Grove Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Walton County reports $12,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walnut Grove Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loganville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut Grove High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Loganville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monroe Area High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Youth Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walnut Grove Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,320
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Covington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Live Oak Elementary
Standard public school
936 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
South Salem Elementary School
Standard public school
855 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
West Newton Elementary School
Standard public school
698 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Oak Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
663 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Middle Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
594 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Fairview Elementary
Standard public school
591 students 16:1 students per teacher
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 (~721 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walnut Grove Elementary School
How many students attend Walnut Grove Elementary School?
Walnut Grove Elementary School has 721 students enrolled. It is a public school in Covington, GA. CCD year-over-year: 727 (2022-23) → 728 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Grove Elementary School is 16:1, which is 11% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walnut Grove Elementary School?
32.6% of students at Walnut Grove Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walnut Grove Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Walnut Grove Elementary School is White at 72.0% of enrollment, in Covington, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walnut Grove Elementary School?
Walnut Grove Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 School rank among schools in Covington?
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Grove Elementary School ranks #6 of 12 schools in Covington, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Covington on the city page.
What other schools are in Walton County?
Besides Walnut Grove Elementary School, Walton County also operates Loganville High School (1,911 students), Walnut Grove High School (1,511 students), and Loganville Middle School (1,320 students). See the Walton County district page for the complete list.