Walnut Hills Community Elementary School

Walnut Hills Community Elementary School serves 344 students in grades pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Centennial, Colorado. This regular public school has earned recognition as one of the state's top-performing elementary schools, ranking 56th out of 1,831 Colorado schools and placing in the 97th percentile statewide. With 23 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom.

Academic performance is particularly strong, with the school earning a 9.2 out of 10 academic score and an overall MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. In mathematics, 57% of students demonstrate proficiency or above across grade levels. The school draws families from an affluent and well-educated community where 61% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The neighborhood surrounding the school reflects stability and educational values, with a median household income of $104,442 and a low poverty rate of 4.6%. Median home values of $571,000 indicate a well-established residential area. Walnut Hills Community Elementary School is situated in Centennial, a mid-size city in Arapahoe County, providing students with both suburban amenities and access to the greater Denver metropolitan area's educational and cultural resources.