Excellent
#302 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 9% in state
Walnut Creek Elementary School
Elementary School · East Holmes Local · Walnut Creek, OH
An East Holmes Local elementary school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 145, Walnut Creek, OH 44687
- Math 82% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 21:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Walnut Creek Elementary School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 82% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 82% (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
17.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Walnut Creek 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average266/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median home value
$322,900
College educated
14.4%
Homeownership
58.7%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44687; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut HollowPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Chestnut Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.7 | K–8 | 1.7 mi | 209 | Compare → |
| Secnic Acres SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 2.5 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Troyer RidgePrivate · tuition | 3.2private | K–8 | 3.0 mi | 31 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
East Holmes Local
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,281NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Walnut Creek Elementary School is listed in East Holmes Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walnut Creek Elementary School
Walnut Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Walnut Creek, OH, part of East Holmes Local, serving approximately 147 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #302 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walnut Creek Elementary School
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 #302 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Walnut Creek Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Walnut Creek Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 147
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Holmes County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.9%
- Phone
- (330) 893-2213
- Area population (ZIP 44687)
- 406
- Area median age
- 77.7
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 · 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 44687; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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