- Enrollment
- 1,770
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Market, AL
Walnut Grove School
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Grove School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010222000850
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Grove School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in New Market · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 51.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Walnut Grove School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Grove School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in New Market, AL.
School address
District: Madison County · Alabama
NCES ID 010222000850 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Walnut Grove School held near 275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.3 → 18.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 010222000850 · New Market, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 17.8:1 · 51.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Sparkman High School (1,770 students)
Walnut Grove School held near 275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.3 → 18.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Walnut Grove School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sparkman High
Sparkman High School
1,770 students
- Hazel Green Hi
Hazel Green High School
1,454 students
- Buckhorn High
Buckhorn High School
1,320 students
- Meridianville
Meridianville Middle School
1,100 students
- Monrovia Middl
Monrovia Middle School
988 students
- This school 303
Walnut Grove School
303 students
What this shows Walnut Grove School reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walnut Grove School compares
Walnut Grove School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.1% | ▼ 13% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Alabama - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,905
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.2%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
African American 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.0%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Walnut Grove School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison County reports $10,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walnut Grove School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparkman High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazel Green High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buckhorn High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meridianville Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monrovia Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walnut Grove School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,454
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,320
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,100
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in New Market
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~303 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walnut Grove School
How many students attend Walnut Grove School?
Walnut Grove School has 303 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Market, AL. CCD year-over-year: 282 (2022-23) → 275 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Grove School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Grove School is 17.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walnut Grove School?
51.1% of students at Walnut Grove School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walnut Grove School?
The largest demographic group at Walnut Grove School is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in New Market, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walnut Grove School?
Walnut Grove School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 School rank among public schools in New Market?
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Grove School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in New Market, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in New Market on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison County?
Besides Walnut Grove School, Madison County also operates Sparkman High School (1,770 students), Hazel Green High School (1,454 students), and Buckhorn High School (1,320 students). See the Madison County district page for the complete list.