Excellent
#207 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 6% in state
Walnut Creek Elementary
Elementary School · Olentangy Local · Galena, OH
An Olentangy Local elementary school where students score 35 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5600 Grand Oak Blvd, Galena, OH 43021
- Math 84% proficient (2022)
- Reading 85% proficient (2022)
- 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Walnut Creek Elementary score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 84% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
9.8%
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 Columbus map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average419/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$160,120
Median home value
$524,800
Median rent
$1,360/mo
College educated
59.9%
Homeownership
94.1%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43021; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Trail ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 649 | Compare → |
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| Fouse Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 483 | Compare → |
| Prep Academy SchoolsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 2.5 mi | 10 | 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.
Olentangy Local
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #6 of 26
- District spending per student
- $13,848NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Walnut Creek Elementary is listed in Olentangy Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walnut Creek Elementary
Walnut Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Galena, OH, part of Olentangy Local, serving approximately 591 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #207 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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 591 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Creek Elementary is 19.1:1. 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 OH?
Walnut Creek Elementary ranks #207 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Walnut Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Walnut Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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?
9.8% 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
- 591
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.8%
- Phone
- (740) 657-4750
- Area population (ZIP 43021)
- 14,855
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 43021; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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