Walnut Hill Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Petersburg, Virginia 23805 · Petersburg City Public Schools
#935 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#17326 of 50,301 nationally
About Walnut Hill Elementary
Walnut Hill Elementary is a public elementary located in Petersburg, in the Petersburg City Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 574 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 61.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 935th of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (84th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 574.
There are 8 schools in Petersburg; Walnut Hill Elementary ranks 1st of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)71%
- Reading proficiency (30%)68%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)93.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.4
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 Hill Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 93.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 68%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 71%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Walnut Hill Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Vernon Johns Middle
Petersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
949 students · 1.9 km away
Petersburg High
Petersburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,215 students · 2.1 km away
Cool Spring Elementary
Petersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
540 students · 2.7 km away
Westview Early Childhood Education Center
Petersburg · Public other · Grades PK–PK
418 students · 3.3 km away
Appomattox Regional Governor's School
Petersburg · Public other
· 3.4 km away
Lakemont Elementary
Petersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
393 students · 3.8 km away
Pleasants Lane Elementary
Petersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
493 students · 4.2 km away
Colonial Heights Middle
Colonial Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
700 students · 5.0 km away
Ettrick Elementary
Ettrick · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
560 students · 5.4 km away
Colonial Heights High
Colonial Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
886 students · 7.3 km away
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Brookwood Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Walnut Hill Elementary a good school?
Walnut Hill Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 61.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #935 of 1,142 in Virginia. 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 Hill Elementary rank in Virginia?
Walnut Hill Elementary ranks #935 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #17326 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Walnut Hill Elementary?
Walnut Hill Elementary had 574 students in 2025.
Is Walnut Hill Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Walnut Hill Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Walnut Hill Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Walnut Hill Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.