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Walnut Elem

801 Grove Ave, Emporia, KS 66801, United States

+1 (620) 341-2288

http://www.usd253.org/home/walnut

3.5

Overall Rating

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Walnut Elem Overview

About This School

Walnut Elem is a public elementary in Emporia, Kansas, serving 312 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 42% in ELA and 27% in math. The school maintains a 13:1 student-teacher ratio with 22 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $59,561. One counselor is available to support the student body. The student population is 53% male and 47% female. Regarding ethnicity, the school is composed of 55% White, 36% Hispanic, 4% Black, and 4% students of two or more races.

312

Total Students

PK-5

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

22 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts42%

Mathematics27%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Lyon County

Students per Counselor

312:1

Walnut Elem Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

42%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 28%State Avg: 34%

27%

Mathematics

City Avg: 22%State Avg: 31%

N/A

Science

Class Information

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 13.4:1

State Avg: 13:1

312

Students per Counselor

Walnut Elem Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$59,561

City Avg: $59,561

State Avg: $62,072

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio13:1

Students per Counselor312:1

Walnut Elem Student Demographics

Student Body

52.56%

Male

47.44%

Female

Total Enrollment: 312 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White55.45%

Hispanic36.22%

Asian0%

Black3.85%

Two or More Races4.49%

Native American0%

Walnut Elem Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Walnut Elem

Q: What is Walnut Elem?

A: Walnut Elem is a elementary public located in Emporia.

Q: How many students attend Walnut Elem?

A: Walnut Elem has approximately 312 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Elem?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Elem is 13:1.

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Detailed Information about Walnut Elem

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Walnut Elem - Emporia, KS

Quick Facts about Walnut Elem
School Name	Walnut Elem
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	801 Grove Ave, Emporia, KS 66801, Emporia, KS
County	Lyon County
Phone	+1 (620) 341-2288
Total Students	312
Student-Teacher Ratio	13:1
Full-Time Teachers	22
Rating	3.5/10
ELA Proficiency	42%
Math Proficiency	27%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Walnut Elem

What is Walnut Elem?

Walnut Elem is a elementary public located in Emporia.

How many students attend Walnut Elem?

Walnut Elem has approximately 312 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Elem?

The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Elem is 13:1.

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