Serving 54 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Walnut Bend Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Walnut Bend Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
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Walnut Bend Elementary School's student population of 54 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
54 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
Walnut Bend Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walnut Bend Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5106 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
24%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
76%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Walnut Bend Elementary School is ranked #5106 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Walnut Bend Elementary School?
54 students attend Walnut Bend Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Walnut Bend Elementary School students are White, and 24% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walnut Bend Elementary School?
Walnut Bend Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walnut Bend Elementary School offer ?
Walnut Bend Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Walnut Bend Elementary School part of?
Walnut Bend Elementary School is part of Walnut Bend Independent School District.
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