Walnut Grove Elem
#189 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#18684 of 50,301 nationally
About Walnut Grove Elem
Walnut Grove Elem is a public elementary located in Olathe, in the Olathe school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 394 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 59.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 189th of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (38th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 394.
There are 51 schools in Olathe; Walnut Grove Elem ranks 29th of 51 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)22.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.8
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 Grove Elem by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Walnut Grove Elem
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Heatherstone Elem
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students · 1.1 km away
Pleasant Ridge Elem
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
304 students · 1.2 km away
Olathe East Sr High
Olathe · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,844 students · 2.2 km away
Pioneer Trail Middle School
Olathe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
617 students · 2.4 km away
Countryside Elementary
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
349 students · 2.5 km away
Regency Place Elementary
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students · 3.0 km away
California Trail Middle School
Olathe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
584 students · 3.2 km away
Indian Creek Elem
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
349 students · 3.3 km away
Bentwood Elem
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students · 3.3 km away
Oxford Middle
Overland Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
620 students · 3.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Lawrence Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
394 students
Cheney Elem
Cheney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students
Hillcrest Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
393 students
West Indianola Elem
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
395 students
Bluejacket-Flint
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
395 students
Park Hill Elementary
Derby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
392 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Walnut Grove Elem a good school?
Walnut Grove Elem has a Success Index (US) of 59.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #189 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 Grove Elem rank in Kansas?
Walnut Grove Elem ranks #189 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #18684 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Walnut Grove Elem?
Walnut Grove Elem had 394 students in 2025.
Is Walnut Grove Elem a elementary school or a high school?
Walnut Grove Elem is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Walnut Grove Elem?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Walnut Grove Elem; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.