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#2249 of 2,268 schools in GA
Walnut Creek Elementary
Elementary School · Henry County · Mcdonough, GA
A Henry County elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3535 McDonough Pkwy, Mcdonough, GA 30253
- Math 19% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 21% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Walnut Creek Elementary score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 66 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 20% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Walnut Creek Elementary 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 Atlanta map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,960/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mcdonough), 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
$81,601
Median home value
$281,000
Median rent
$1,627/mo
College educated
30%
Homeownership
61.4%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30253; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Lakes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 787 | Compare → |
| Tabernacle of Praise Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–3 | 1.8 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Mcdonough Methodist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 122 | Compare → |
| Salem Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 124 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Henry County
- Schools in district
- 50
- Rank in district
- #46 of 50
- District spending per student
- $12,373NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Walnut Creek Elementary is listed in Henry County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walnut Creek Elementary
Walnut Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Mcdonough, GA, part of Henry County, serving approximately 753 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,249 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walnut Creek Elementary
What grades does Walnut Creek Elementary serve?
Walnut Creek Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Walnut Creek Elementary?
Walnut Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 753 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Creek Elementary is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walnut Creek Elementary rank in GA?
Walnut Creek Elementary ranks #2,249 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Walnut Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Walnut Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 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 Creek Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walnut Creek Elementary has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Walnut Creek Elementary a charter school?
No, Walnut Creek Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walnut Creek Elementary a Title I school?
No, Walnut Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walnut Creek Elementary?
79.4% of students at Walnut Creek Elementary 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
- 753
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Henry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.6%
- Phone
- (770) 288-8561
- Area population (ZIP 30253)
- 64,108
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
Official sources & links
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 · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- 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 30253; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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