Excellent
#159 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 9% in state
Walnut Hills Community Elementary School
Elementary School · Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah · Centennial, CO
A Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8195 EAST COSTILLA BOULEVARD, Centennial, CO 80112
- Math 57% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Walnut Hills Community Elementary School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 61% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Walnut Hills Community Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,903/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Centennial), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,504
Median home value
$627,500
Median rent
$1,948/mo
College educated
62.1%
Homeownership
52.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80112; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 275 | Compare → |
| Heritage Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Homestead Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 338 | Compare → |
| Willow Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 502 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah
- Schools in district
- 70
- Rank in district
- #10 of 70
- District spending per student
- $15,158NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Walnut Hills Community Elementary School is listed in Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walnut Hills Community Elementary School
Walnut Hills Community Elementary School is a public elementary school in Centennial, CO, part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah, serving approximately 344 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #159 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walnut Hills Community Elementary School
What grades does Walnut Hills Community Elementary School serve?
Walnut Hills Community Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Walnut Hills Community Elementary School?
Walnut Hills Community Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 344 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Hills Community Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Hills Community Elementary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walnut Hills Community Elementary School rank in CO?
Walnut Hills Community Elementary School ranks #159 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Walnut Hills Community Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Walnut Hills Community Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Walnut Hills Community Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walnut Hills Community Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Walnut Hills Community Elementary School a charter school?
No, Walnut Hills Community Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walnut Hills Community Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Walnut Hills Community Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walnut Hills Community Elementary School?
34.9% of students at Walnut Hills Community Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 344
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Arapahoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.2%
- Phone
- (720) 554-3800
- Area population (ZIP 80112)
- 36,687
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80112; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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