- Enrollment
- 3,852
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Centennial, CO
Walnut Hills Community Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Hills Community Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080291000206
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Hills Community Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #11 of 15
- schools in Centennial · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 19.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Walnut Hills Community Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Hills Community Elementary School ranks #11 of 15 schools in Centennial, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080291000206 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Walnut Hills Community Elementary School shrank from 372 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 080291000206 · Centennial, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 17.1:1 · 19.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Cherry Creek High School (3,852 students)
Walnut Hills Community Elementary School shrank from 372 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Walnut Hills Community Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cherry Creek H
Cherry Creek High School
3,852 students
- Cherokee Trail
Cherokee Trail High School
3,089 students
- Eaglecrest Hig
Eaglecrest High School
2,851 students
- Grandview High
Grandview High School
2,684 students
- Smoky Hill Hig
Smoky Hill High School
2,297 students
- This school 342
Walnut Hills Community Elementary School
342 students
What this shows Walnut Hills Community Elementary School reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walnut Hills Community Elementary School compares
Walnut Hills Community Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.1% | ▼ 50% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Colorado - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$15,158
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.1%
Hispanic or Latino 28.4%
Asian 14.0%
Two or More 12.0%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Walnut Hills Community Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah reports $15,158 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walnut Hills Community Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Trail High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eaglecrest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grandview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smoky Hill High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walnut Hills Community Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,851
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,684
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,297
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~342 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walnut Hills Community Elementary School
How many students attend Walnut Hills Community Elementary School?
Walnut Hills Community Elementary School has 342 students enrolled. It is a public school in Centennial, CO. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Hills Community Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Hills Community Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walnut Hills Community Elementary School?
19.1% of students at Walnut Hills Community Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walnut Hills Community Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Walnut Hills Community Elementary School is White at 42.1% of enrollment, in Centennial, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walnut Hills Community Elementary School?
Walnut Hills Community Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Walnut Hills Community Elementary School rank among schools in Centennial?
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Hills Community Elementary School ranks #11 of 15 schools in Centennial, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Centennial on the city page.
What other schools are in Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah?
Besides Walnut Hills Community Elementary School, Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah also operates Cherry Creek High School (3,852 students), Cherokee Trail High School (3,089 students), and Eaglecrest High School (2,851 students). See the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah district page for the complete list.