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Public elementary school · East Holmes Local · Walnut Creek, Ohio

Walnut Creek Elementary School

Walnut Creek Elementary School rates 5.8, below most East Holmes Local elementary schools, whose rated median is 7.3.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.8this school

5.8 on a one-to-ten scale; the East Holmes Local median is 7.3.

#2,190 of 3,458 schools in Ohio · East Holmes Local: 6 elementary schools rated, median 7.3

The brief

An East Holmes Local elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 2,190 of 3,458 schools in Ohio and 7 of 8 in East Holmes Local.

Walnut Creek Elementary School is listed in East Holmes Local, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math86%25 points above the Ohio average of 61%Grades 3–6 · 2026 OST
Reading87%24 points above the Ohio average of 63%Grades 3–6 · 2026 OST
Proficiency has held near 86% across the 4-year record (2023–2026).2026 OST; 60 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
4.0
50% of the rating
Academics
9.0
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
5.3
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 OST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 OST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 OST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 OST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 44687; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Walnut Creek Elementary School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median home value
$322,900
College educated
14.4%
Homeownership
58.7%
Poverty rate
7.1%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44687; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
31
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
38
Somewhat Bikeable
County reported crime
270/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
17.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. 8.0Compare →
  2. 7.8Compare →
  3. 7.6Compare →
  4. Walnut Creek Elementary Schoolthis school
    5.8
Three grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and three rate higher than Walnut Creek Elementary School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Walnut Creek Elementary School serve?

Walnut Creek Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Walnut Creek Elementary School?

Walnut Creek Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 147 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Creek Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Creek Elementary School is 21:1. 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 School rank in OH?

Walnut Creek Elementary School ranks #2,190 of 3,458 schools in OH.

What is Walnut Creek Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Walnut Creek Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Walnut Creek Elementary School has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Walnut Creek Elementary School a charter school?

No, Walnut Creek Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Walnut Creek Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Walnut Creek Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walnut Creek Elementary School?

17.7% of students at Walnut Creek 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 facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
147
Student-teacher ratio
21:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Holmes County
Rank in district
#7 of 8
Schools in district
8
District spending per student
$14,281
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.4%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 44687)
406
Area median age
77.7

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.