Enrollment
681
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vancouver, WA
Walnut Grove Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Grove Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530927001586
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Grove Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #20 of 21
- elementary schools in Vancouver · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 55.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Walnut Grove Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Grove Elementary ranks #20 of 21 elementary schools in Vancouver, WA.
School address
District: Vancouver School District · Washington
NCES ID 530927001586 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walnut Grove Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walnut Grove Elementary
Walnut Grove Elementary is a higher-need, large elementary school in Vancouver, Washington, enrolling 681 students.
At 16.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 55.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 681 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 355 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #244.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 454 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Vancouver School District also operates Skyview High School (1,869 students) and Fort Vancouver High School (1,507 students) alongside Walnut Grove Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Walnut Grove Elementary compares
Walnut Grove Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.5% | ▲ 23% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 681 | top 15% | - | - |
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.
681
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 52% in Washington - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$17,087
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 454 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 51.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.6%
Two or More 9.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 7.8%
African American 5.4%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Walnut Grove Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vancouver School District, which includes Walnut Grove Elementary.
$17,087
Per student
-12%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.9%
State 61.3%
Federal 15.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Walnut Grove Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Vancouver High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hudson's Bay High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia River High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcloughlin Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar 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
- 1,869
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,507
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~681 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Walnut Grove Elementary
How many students attend Walnut Grove Elementary?
Walnut Grove Elementary has 681 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vancouver, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Grove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Grove Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walnut Grove Elementary?
55.5% of students at Walnut Grove Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walnut Grove Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Walnut Grove Elementary is White at 51.2% of enrollment, in Vancouver, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walnut Grove Elementary?
Walnut Grove Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Walnut Grove Elementary rank among elementary schools in Vancouver?
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Grove Elementary ranks #20 of 21 elementary schools in Vancouver, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Vancouver on the city page.
Is Walnut Grove Elementary a good school?
Walnut Grove Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Vancouver School District?
Besides Walnut Grove Elementary, Vancouver School District also operates Skyview High School (1,869 students), Fort Vancouver High School (1,507 students), and Hudson's Bay High School (1,197 students). See the Vancouver School District district page for the complete list.
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