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Walnut Hills Elementary School

4240 156th St
Urbandale, IA 50323
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 625 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Walnut Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 625 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 5% in IA
  • : 91% (Top 5%)
  • : 86% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Walnut Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Walnut Hills Elementary School's student population of 625 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
625 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Walnut Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walnut Hills Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#44 out of 1233 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Walnut Hills Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
91%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Walnut Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
86%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Walnut Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Walnut Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Walnut Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Walnut Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Walnut Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
80%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Walnut Hills Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Walnut Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Walnut Hills Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Walnut Hills Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Walnut Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Walnut Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walnut Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Walnut Hills Elementary School is ranked #44 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Walnut Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Walnut Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eason Elementary School, Maple Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
91% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Walnut Hills Elementary School?
625 students attend Walnut Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Walnut Hills Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walnut Hills Elementary School?
Walnut Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walnut Hills Elementary School offer ?
Walnut Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Walnut Hills Elementary School part of?
Walnut Hills Elementary School is part of Waukee Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 625 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 91% (Top 5%)
  • : 86% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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