- Enrollment
- 2,091
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Franklin, TN
Walnut Grove Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Grove Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470453002021
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Grove Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #8 of 11
- schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 560
- students enrolled
Walnut Grove Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Grove Elementary ranks #8 of 11 schools in Franklin, TN.
School address
District: Williamson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470453002021 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Walnut Grove Elementary held near 586 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 470453002021 · Franklin, TN Other · MID · TRAD
560 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High School (2,091 students)
Walnut Grove Elementary held near 586 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Walnut Grove Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Independence H
Independence High School
2,091 students
- Ravenwood High
Ravenwood High School
1,975 students
- Franklin High
Franklin High School
1,729 students
- Summit High Sc
Summit High School
1,609 students
- Brentwood High
Brentwood High School
1,588 students
- This school 560
Walnut Grove Elementary
560 students
What this shows Walnut Grove Elementary reports 560 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 Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 560 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
560
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 43% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,899
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 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
White 86.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 2.1%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.9, Walnut Grove Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Williamson County reports $11,899 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ravenwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brentwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 1,975
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,729
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Franklin
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Trinity Elementary
Standard public school
735 students 16:1 students per teacher
Pearre Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
658 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Winstead Elementary School
Standard public school
567 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Oak View Elem School
Standard public school
517 students 14:1 students per teacher
Moore Elementary
Standard public school
496 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School
Standard public school
482 students 11.2:1 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 (~560 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walnut Grove Elementary
How many students attend Walnut Grove Elementary?
Walnut Grove Elementary has 560 students enrolled. It is a public school in Franklin, TN. CCD year-over-year: 573 (2022-23) → 586 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Grove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Grove Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walnut Grove Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Walnut Grove Elementary is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Franklin, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walnut Grove Elementary?
Walnut Grove Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Grove Elementary ranks #8 of 11 schools in Franklin, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Franklin on the city page.
What other schools are in Williamson County?
Besides Walnut Grove Elementary, Williamson County also operates Independence High School (2,091 students), Ravenwood High School (1,975 students), and Franklin High School (1,729 students). See the Williamson County district page for the complete list.