Walnut Avenue School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Cranford, New Jersey 07016 · Cranford Public School District
#500 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#5393 of 50,301 nationally
About Walnut Avenue School
Walnut Avenue School is a public elementary located in Cranford, in the Cranford Public School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades PK–2. In 2025 it enrolled 304 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 79.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 500th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (45th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 304.
There are 7 schools in Cranford; Walnut Avenue School ranks 6th of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)1.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.2
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 Avenue School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 1.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Walnut Avenue School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Livingston Avenue School
Cranford · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
270 students · 394 m away
Hillside Avenue School
Cranford · Public elementary · Grades K–8
743 students · 752 m away
Washington School
Garwood · Public other · Grades PK–PK
44 students · 1.4 km away
Number 10
Linden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
299 students · 1.9 km away
Cranford High School
Cranford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,116 students · 1.9 km away
Winfield Township
Winfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
141 students · 1.9 km away
Lincoln
Garwood · Public elementary · Grades K–8
372 students · 2.1 km away
Jefferson Elementary School
Westfield · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
467 students · 2.2 km away
Brookside Place School
Cranford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
364 students · 2.3 km away
Valley Road School
Clark · Public elementary · Grades K–5
390 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
John Brainerd Elementary School
Mount Holly · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
304 students
Salome H. Long Memorial School
Saddle Brook · Public elementary · Grades K–6
304 students
Mawbey Street Elementary School
Woodbridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
304 students
Avon Elementary School
Haddonfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
305 students
School #5
Cliffside Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
305 students
Irwin Elementary School
East Brunswick · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
305 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Walnut Avenue School a good school?
Walnut Avenue School has a Success Index (US) of 79.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #500 of 1,479 in New Jersey. 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 Avenue School rank in New Jersey?
Walnut Avenue School ranks #500 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #5393 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Walnut Avenue School?
Walnut Avenue School had 304 students in 2025.
Is Walnut Avenue School a elementary school or a high school?
Walnut Avenue School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–2. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Walnut Avenue School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Walnut Avenue School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.