- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Petersburg, VA
Walnut Hill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Hill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510291001203
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Hill Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Petersburg · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 574
- students enrolled
Walnut Hill Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Hill Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Petersburg, VA.
School address
District: Petersburg City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510291001203 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Walnut Hill Elementary held near 539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 510291001203 · Petersburg, VA Elementary · MID · TRAD
574 enr · 15.5:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Petersburg High (1,215 students)
Walnut Hill Elementary held near 539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Walnut Hill Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Petersburg Hig
Petersburg High
1,215 students
- Vernon Johns M
Vernon Johns Middle
949 students
- This school
Walnut Hill Elementary
574 students
- Cool Spring El
Cool Spring Elementary
540 students
- Pleasants Lane
Pleasants Lane Elementary
493 students
- Westview Early 418
Westview Early Childhood Education Center
418 students
What this shows Walnut Hill Elementary reports 574 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walnut Hill Elementary compares
Walnut Hill Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 574 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
574
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Virginia - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$16,474
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 574 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
White 4.2%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.2, Walnut Hill Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Petersburg City Public Schools reports $16,474 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walnut Hill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petersburg High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vernon Johns Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cool Spring Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasants Lane Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westview Early Childhood Education Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walnut Hill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Petersburg
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~574 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walnut Hill Elementary
How many students attend Walnut Hill Elementary?
Walnut Hill Elementary has 574 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Petersburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 515 (2022-23) → 539 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Hill Elementary is 15.5:1, which is 12% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walnut Hill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Walnut Hill Elementary is African American at 84.7% of enrollment, in Petersburg, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walnut Hill Elementary?
Walnut Hill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Hill Elementary rank among elementary schools in Petersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Hill Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Petersburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Petersburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Petersburg City Public Schools?
Besides Walnut Hill Elementary, Petersburg City Public Schools also operates Petersburg High (1,215 students), Vernon Johns Middle (949 students), and Cool Spring Elementary (540 students). See the Petersburg City Public Schools district page for the complete list.