- Enrollment
- 1,361
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gadsden, AL
Walnut Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010162000565
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Park Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #7 of 11
- schools in Gadsden · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 87.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Walnut Park Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Park Elementary School ranks #7 of 11 schools in Gadsden, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Walnut Park Elementary School grew from 205 students in 2022-23 to 226 in 2023-24 (+10.2%).
Teacher FTE added 12.5 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 010162000565 · Gadsden, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
218 enr · 18.2:1 · 87.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Gadsden City High School (1,361 students)
Walnut Park Elementary School grew from 205 students in 2022-23 to 226 in 2023-24 (+10.2%). Teacher FTE added 12.5 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Walnut Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gadsden City H
Gadsden City High School
1,361 students
- Gadsden Middle 438
Gadsden Middle School
438 students
- Adams Elementa 433
Adams Elementary School
433 students
- W E Striplin E 400
W E Striplin Elementary School
400 students
- Floyd Elementa 384
Floyd Elementary School
384 students
- This school 218
Walnut Park Elementary School
218 students
What this shows Walnut Park Elementary School reports 218 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walnut Park Elementary School compares
Walnut Park Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.8% | ▲ 49% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 218 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
218
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Alabama - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.1%
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
$13,509
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
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.2%
African American 25.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Walnut Park Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gadsden City reports $13,509 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walnut Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gadsden Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adams Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W E Striplin Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Floyd Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walnut Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Gadsden
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Adams Elementary School
Standard public school
433 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
W E Striplin Elementary School
Standard public school
400 students 20:1 students per teacher
Floyd Elementary School
Standard public school
384 students 24:1 students per teacher
Gaston High School
Standard public school
380 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Eura Brown Elementary School
Standard public school
340 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Gaston Elementary School
Standard public school
290 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~218 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walnut Park Elementary School
How many students attend Walnut Park Elementary School?
Walnut Park Elementary School has 218 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gadsden, AL. CCD year-over-year: 205 (2022-23) → 226 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Park Elementary School is 18.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walnut Park Elementary School?
87.8% of students at Walnut Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walnut Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Walnut Park Elementary School is White at 53.2% of enrollment, in Gadsden, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walnut Park Elementary School?
Walnut Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Walnut Park Elementary School rank among schools in Gadsden?
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Park Elementary School ranks #7 of 11 schools in Gadsden, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gadsden on the city page.
What other schools are in Gadsden City?
Besides Walnut Park Elementary School, Gadsden City also operates Gadsden City High School (1,361 students), Gadsden Middle School (438 students), and Adams Elementary School (433 students). See the Gadsden City district page for the complete list.