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Walnut Springs Elementary School (Closed 2009)

P O Box 63
Walnut Springs, TX 76690
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Walnut Springs Elementary School serves 91 students in grades Prekindergarten-4. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
91 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
55%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
45%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Walnut Springs Elementary School?
91 students attend Walnut Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Walnut Springs Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 45% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walnut Springs Elementary School?
Walnut Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walnut Springs Elementary School offer ?
Walnut Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Walnut Springs Elementary School part of?
Walnut Springs Elementary School is part of Walnut Springs Independent School District.

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