Walnut Street School serves 614 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
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Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
614 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
97%
14%
White
2%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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614 students attend Walnut Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Walnut Street School students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walnut Street School?
Walnut Street School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Walnut Street School offer ?
Walnut Street School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Walnut Street School part of?
Walnut Street School is part of William Penn School District.
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