Walnut Acres Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Walnut Creek, California 94598 · Mt. Diablo Unified
#551 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#7995 of 50,301 nationally
About Walnut Acres Elementary
Walnut Acres Elementary is a public elementary located in Walnut Creek, in the Mt. Diablo Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 689 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 75.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 551st of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (1th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 689.
There are 15 schools in Walnut Creek; Walnut Acres Elementary ranks 7th of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)77%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)14.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)28.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Walnut Acres Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 14.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 28.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Walnut Acres Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Foothill Middle
Walnut Creek · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,005 students · 471 m away
Eagle Peak Montessori
Walnut Creek · Charter elementary · Grades 1–8
301 students · 1.1 km away
Contra Costa School of Performing Arts
Walnut Creek · Charter high · Grades 6–12
285 students · 1.4 km away
Northgate High
Walnut Creek · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,546 students · 1.5 km away
Valle Verde Elementary
Walnut Creek · Public elementary · Grades K–5
485 students · 1.8 km away
Ygnacio Valley High
Concord · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,059 students · 1.9 km away
Bancroft Elementary
Walnut Creek · Public elementary · Grades K–5
672 students · 2.0 km away
Indian Valley Elementary
Walnut Creek · Public elementary · Grades K–5
355 students · 2.3 km away
Woodside Elementary
Concord · Public elementary · Grades K–5
289 students · 2.4 km away
Oak Grove Middle
Concord · Public middle · Grades 6–8
681 students · 2.6 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Walnut Acres Elementary a good school?
Walnut Acres Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 75.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #551 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Walnut Acres Elementary rank in California?
Walnut Acres Elementary ranks #551 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #7995 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Walnut Acres Elementary?
Walnut Acres Elementary had 689 students in 2025.
Is Walnut Acres Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Walnut Acres Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Walnut Acres Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Walnut Acres Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.