Walnut Elem
#523 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#37009 of 50,301 nationally
About Walnut Elem
Walnut Elem is a public elementary located in Emporia, in the Emporia school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 312 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 32.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 523rd of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (57th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 312.
There are 8 schools in Emporia; Walnut Elem ranks 4th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)17%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)66.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.2
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 Elem by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Walnut Elem
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
W A White Elem
Emporia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
248 students · 1.4 km away
Riverside Elementary
Emporia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
385 students · 1.7 km away
Village Elem
Emporia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
401 students · 2.0 km away
Logan Ave Elem
Emporia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
208 students · 2.6 km away
Emporia High
Emporia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,494 students · 3.1 km away
Emporia Middle School
Emporia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
843 students · 3.5 km away
Timmerman Elementary
Emporia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
370 students · 3.8 km away
NLC Elementary School
Americus · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
223 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
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Cimarron · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
312 students
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Fort Scott · Public elementary · Grades K–2
311 students
Graber Elementary
Hutchinson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
311 students
Jayhawk Elementary
Mound City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
311 students
Riverton Elem
Riverton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
313 students
Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
313 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Walnut Elem a good school?
Walnut Elem has a Success Index (US) of 32.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #523 of 686 in Kansas. 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 Elem rank in Kansas?
Walnut Elem ranks #523 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #37009 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Walnut Elem?
Walnut Elem had 312 students in 2025.
Is Walnut Elem a elementary school or a high school?
Walnut Elem is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Walnut Elem?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Walnut Elem; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.