Walnut Creek Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Galena, Ohio 43021 · Olentangy Local
#45 of 1,713 elementary schools in Ohio
#1415 of 50,301 nationally
About Walnut Creek Elementary
Walnut Creek Elementary is a public elementary located in Galena, in the Olentangy Local school district of Ohio, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 546 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 87.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 45th of 1,713 ranked elementary schools in Ohio. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (100th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (24th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 546.
There are 4 schools in Galena; Walnut Creek Elementary ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)93%
- Reading proficiency (30%)94%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)8.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.6
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 Creek Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 8.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 94%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 93%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Walnut Creek Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Freedom Trail Elementary
Lewis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
605 students · 2.1 km away
Fouse Elementary School
Westerville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
459 students · 2.8 km away
Genoa Middle School
Westerville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
702 students · 2.8 km away
Orange High School
Lewis · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,936 students · 3.6 km away
Olentangy Orange Middle School
Lewis Center · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,056 students · 3.9 km away
Alcott Elementary School
Westerville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
537 students · 4.2 km away
Westerville Central High School
Westerville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,485 students · 4.3 km away
Berkshire Middle School
Galena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
883 students · 4.7 km away
Alum Creek Elementary School
Lewis Center · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
664 students · 4.8 km away
Johnnycake Corners Elementary School
Galena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
611 students · 5.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Ohio with a comparable Enrollment.
Symmes Valley Elementary School
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546 students
Northridge Elementary
Johnstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
546 students
Centerville Primary Village North
Centerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
545 students
Liberty Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
545 students
JC Sommer Elementary School
Grove City · Public elementary · Grades K–4
545 students
Hillsdale PK-6
Jeromesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
547 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Walnut Creek Elementary a good school?
Walnut Creek Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 87.7 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #45 of 1,713 in Ohio. 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 Creek Elementary rank in Ohio?
Walnut Creek Elementary ranks #45 of 1,713 elementary schools in Ohio and #1415 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Walnut Creek Elementary?
Walnut Creek Elementary had 546 students in 2025.
Is Walnut Creek Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Walnut Creek Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Walnut Creek Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Walnut Creek Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.