Below Average
#1520 of 1,851 schools in VA
Walnut Hill Elementary
Elementary School · Petersburg City Public Schools · Petersburg, VA
A Petersburg City Public Schools elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 S Boulevard, Petersburg, VA 23805
- Math 46% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Walnut Hill Elementary score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 22 points since 2019, to 48% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Walnut Hill Elementary 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,948/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Petersburg), 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
$65,811
Median home value
$208,200
Median rent
$1,207/mo
College educated
22.9%
Homeownership
58.2%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23805; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cool Spring ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 529 | Compare → |
| Brec AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 2.0 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Lakemont ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.3 | K–5 | 2.3 mi | 404 | Compare → |
| Pleasants Lane ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.1 | K–5 | 2.6 mi | 515 | 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.
Petersburg City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $16,474NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Walnut Hill Elementary is listed in Petersburg City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walnut Hill Elementary
Walnut Hill Elementary is a public elementary school in Petersburg, VA, part of Petersburg City Public Schools, serving approximately 539 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,520 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walnut Hill Elementary
What grades does Walnut Hill Elementary serve?
Walnut Hill Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Walnut Hill Elementary?
Walnut Hill Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 539 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Hill Elementary is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walnut Hill Elementary rank in VA?
Walnut Hill Elementary ranks #1,520 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Walnut Hill Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Walnut Hill Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Hill Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walnut Hill Elementary has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Walnut Hill Elementary a charter school?
No, Walnut Hill Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walnut Hill Elementary a Title I school?
No, Walnut Hill Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walnut Hill Elementary?
100.2% of students at Walnut Hill 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 539
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Petersburg city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.4%
- Phone
- (804) 862-7005
- Area population (ZIP 23805)
- 21,385
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. 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 23805; 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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