Walnut Grove Elementary

Walnut Grove Elementary is a regular public school nestled in the rural community of Walnut Grove, California. Serving kindergarten through sixth grade students, the school has an enrollment of 141 pupils and employs seven full-time equivalent teachers, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of 20.1:1. Located at 14181 Grove St., the school is part of Sacramento County.

Walnut Grove Elementary’s academic performance reflects areas where growth is needed; its MySchoolScout rating stands at 2.6 out of 10, ranking it at #9089 among California's 9566 schools, placing it in the fifth percentile overall. In reading and mathematics assessments, only 28% and 22% of students are proficient or above, respectively. While these scores indicate room for improvement, they also highlight opportunities for targeted support to enhance student learning.

The rural setting of Walnut Grove Elementary means that the school is deeply rooted in its local community, offering a close-knit environment where teachers know their students well and families often work together to foster a supportive educational atmosphere.

With an enrollment of 141 students, Walnut Grove Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Grove Elementary is 20.1:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Located in a rural area, Walnut Grove Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.