Walnut Creek Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,426 students in Walnut Creek Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Walnut Creek Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Walnut Creek Elementary School District, which is ranked #111 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.64
# American Indian Students
5 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
608 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
18%
12%
# Hispanic Students
542 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
55%
# Black Students
92 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
1,689 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
49%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
480 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
450
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
379
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
381
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
379
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
352
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
359
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
347
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
392
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
387
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,015 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,829 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Walnut Creek Elementary School District?
Walnut Creek Elementary School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,426 students.
What is the rank of Walnut Creek Elementary School District?
Walnut Creek Elementary School District is ranked #111 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Walnut Creek Elementary School District?
49% of Walnut Creek Elementary School District students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Walnut Creek Elementary School District?
Walnut Creek Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Walnut Creek Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,829 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 7 schools
Grades: KG-08
Enrollment: 3,426 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Overall District Rank
: Top 10% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 65% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 71% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 52% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
