- Enrollment
- 1,574
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Urbandale, IA
Walnut Hills Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Hills Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 193051000958
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Hills Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Urbandale · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 7.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Walnut Hills Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Hills Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Urbandale, IA.
School address
District: Waukee Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193051000958 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Walnut Hills Elementary School shrank from 625 students in 2022-23 to 590 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.4 → 36.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 193051000958 · Urbandale, IA Elementary · MID · TRAD
708 enr · 18.6:1 · 7.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest High School (1,574 students)
Walnut Hills Elementary School shrank from 625 students in 2022-23 to 590 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 38.4 → 36.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Walnut Hills Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest High
Northwest High School
1,574 students
- Waukee High Sc
Waukee High School
1,375 students
- South Middle S
South Middle School
1,092 students
- Timberline Sch
Timberline School
992 students
- Waukee Middle
Waukee Middle School
867 students
- This school
Walnut Hills Elementary School
708 students
What this shows Walnut Hills Elementary School reports 708 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walnut Hills Elementary School compares
Walnut Hills Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.7% | ▼ 79% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 708 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
708
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Iowa - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,927
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 708 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.3%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Asian 6.1%
African American 4.2%
Largest group: White at 77.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Walnut Hills Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waukee Comm School District reports $11,927 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walnut Hills Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Waukee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Timberline School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waukee Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walnut Hills Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,375
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Urbandale
2 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 (~708 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walnut Hills Elementary School
How many students attend Walnut Hills Elementary School?
Walnut Hills Elementary School has 708 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Urbandale, IA. CCD year-over-year: 625 (2022-23) → 590 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Hills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Hills Elementary School is 18.6:1, which is 26% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walnut Hills Elementary School?
7.7% of students at Walnut Hills Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walnut Hills Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Walnut Hills Elementary School is White at 77.3% of enrollment, in Urbandale, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walnut Hills Elementary School?
Walnut Hills Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Hills Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Urbandale?
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Hills Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Urbandale, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Urbandale on the city page.
What other schools are in Waukee Comm School District?
Besides Walnut Hills Elementary School, Waukee Comm School District also operates Northwest High School (1,574 students), Waukee High School (1,375 students), and South Middle School (1,092 students). See the Waukee Comm School District district page for the complete list.