Walnut Grove Elementary

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Walnut Grove Elementary ranks 452 nd of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Walnut Grove Elementary is a public elementary school in Walnut Grove, Minnesota, serving 297 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools district, which is ranked 305 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Walnut Grove Elementary stands out for its high percentage of Asian students (28.28%) compared to the state average of 6.7%. The school consistently outperforms the state and district averages in both math and reading proficiency, with an overall math proficiency rate of 51.72% in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 45.47% and the district average of 41.99%. Additionally, the school's English Language Learner (ELL) students rank among the top 5% of Minnesota elementary schools, and the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.3 to 15.8 over the past three years.

When compared to nearby schools, Wabasso Elementary has a higher overall performance, with higher test scores and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, Milroy Elementary, with only 32 students, has lower test scores across the board, highlighting the challenges faced by small, rural schools. Red Rock Central Elementary and Tracy Elementary, located within 10 miles of Walnut Grove, have similar student demographics and performance levels, making them more appropriate comparisons for Walnut Grove Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

601 Washington Ave
Walnut Grove, MN 56180-0278

(507) 859-2141

District: Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
452^nd of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,588

Students who attend Walnut Grove Elementary usually attend:

High:

Westbrook-Walnut Grove Secondary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 310

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.7%

Asian:

24.8%

Hispanic:

4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Walnut Grove Elementary ranks worse than 51.3% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.21. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.7%), Asian (24.8%), Hispanic (4.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walnut Grove Elementary is 13.9. (See more...)

Compare Walnut Grove Elementary employs 22.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walnut Grove Elementary is $13,588.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Walnut Grove Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Walnut Grove Elementary 452^nd of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Walnut Grove Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Asian students:

White students:

Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools 305^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Walnut Grove Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Walnut Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2007	7.76	734^th	777	5.5%
2008	83.26	56^th	781	92.8%
2010	71.30	207^th	803	74.2%
2011	63.80	339^th	814	58.4%
2012	66.38	300^th	820	63.4%
2013	53.02	467^th	824	43.3%
2014	43.11	569^th	826	31.1%
2015	45.44	556^th	840	33.8%
2016	56.10	452^nd	848	46.7%
2017	53.32	475^th	853	44.3%
2018	56.05	437^th	847	48.4%
2019	55.57	466^th	870	46.4%
2021	52.64	479^th	869	44.9%
2022	49.30	507^th	858	40.9%
2023	49.97	487^th	845	42.4%
2024	53.21	452^nd	881	48.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Walnut Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	65.34	58^th	276	79.0%
2024	81.39	22^nd	303	92.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Walnut Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	56.08	332^nd	728	54.4%
2019	55.52	338^th	740	54.3%
2021	48.15	378^th	683	44.7%
2022	51.98	329^th	663	50.4%
2023	50.75	396^th	774	48.8%
2024	56.00	342^nd	793	56.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Walnut Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	68.29	249^th	774	67.8%
2019	68.90	239^th	787	69.6%
2021	67.68	248^th	783	68.3%
2022	60.05	356^th	799	55.4%
2023	55.16	394^th	787	49.9%
2024	52.27	427^th	809	47.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Walnut Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	30.47	609^th	779	21.8%
2019	36.81	580^th	798	27.3%
2021	37.00	565^th	784	27.9%
2022	37.95	572^nd	808	29.2%
2023	43.38	510^th	799	36.2%
2024	49.95	463^rd	826	43.9%

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Rank History for Asian students at Walnut Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	11.87	82^nd	88	6.8%
2022	16.89	110^th	131	16.0%
2023	31.40	82^nd	128	35.9%
2024	25.35	115^th	154	25.3%

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Rank History for White students at Walnut Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	47.17	413^th	712	42.0%
2019	50.80	371^st	722	48.6%
2021	60.50	255^th	710	64.1%
2022	56.18	316^th	725	56.4%
2023	46.74	388^th	712	45.5%
2024	49.54	376^th	730	48.5%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Walnut Grove Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	57	0	42	0	0	n/a	n/a	99
2003	57	0	42	0	0	n/a	n/a	99
2004	62	0	48	1	0	n/a	n/a	111
2005	59	0	44	1	0	n/a	n/a	104
2006	51	0	60	0	0	n/a	n/a	111
2007	51	0	59	0	0	n/a	n/a	110
2008	50	0	56	0	0	n/a	n/a	106
2009	47	0	59	0	0	n/a	n/a	106
2010	159	1	78	0	0	n/a	n/a	238
2011	155	1	72	2	0	0	1	231
2012	154	0	76	2	0	0	1	233
2013	147	0	55	3	1	0	1	207
2014	144	1	53	1	1	0	1	201
2015	138	0	56	4	1	0	3	202
2016	138	0	53	8	1	0	2	202
2017	153	3	58	3	0	0	0	217
2018	147	3	63	2	0	0	2	217
2019	155	3	65	5	0	0	0	228
2020	175	2	80	7	0	0	1	265
2021	184	0	84	6	0	0	1	275
2022	184	0	81	17	0	0	0	282
2023	190	0	84	21	0	0	2	297
2024	213	1	77	15	0	0	4	310

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Walnut Grove Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	99	6.8	14.6	54.5
2003	99	6.8	14.6	54.5
2004	111	8.8	12.6	52.3
2005	104	8.0	13.0	53.8
2006	111	9.1	12.2	68.5
2007	110	11.6	9.5	73.6
2008	106	11.7	9.1	71.7
2009	106	10.6	10.0	76.4
2010	238	19.6	12.0	61.8
2011	231	18.9	12.2	58.9
2012	233	17.8	13.0	60.5
2013	207	18.3	11.2	54.1
2014	201	16.2	12.3	54.7
2015	202	16.0	12.6	53
2016	202	17.0	11.8	55.4
2017	217	16.8	12.8	57.1
2018	217	20.3	10.6	58.1
2019	228	20.6	11.0	57
2020	265	21.8	12.1	58.1
2021	275	20.6	13.3	54.5
2022	282	20.7	13.6	52.8
2023	297	18.7	15.8	60.9
2024	310	22.2	13.9	58.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Walnut Grove Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	99	6.8	14.6	54.5
2003	99	6.8	14.6	54.5
2004	111	8.8	12.6	52.3
2005	104	8.0	13.0	53.8
2006	111	9.1	12.2	68.5
2007	110	11.6	9.5	73.6
2008	106	11.7	9.1	71.7
2009	106	10.6	10.0	76.4
2010	238	19.6	12.0	61.8
2011	231	18.9	12.2	58.9
2012	233	17.8	13.0	60.5
2013	207	18.3	11.2	54.1
2014	201	16.2	12.3	54.7
2015	202	16.0	12.6	53
2016	202	17.0	11.8	55.4
2017	217	16.8	12.8	57.1
2018	217	20.3	10.6	58.1
2019	228	20.6	11.0	57
2020	265	21.8	12.1	58.1
2021	275	20.6	13.3	54.5
2022	282	20.7	13.6	52.8
2023	297	18.7	15.8	60.9
2024	310	22.2	13.9	58.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Walnut Grove Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$13,588

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Walnut Grove Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 466^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 487^th of 845 Elementary schools	4.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Walnut Grove Elementary)	60	72.2	12.2%
3rd Grade Math (Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools)	60	72.2	12.2%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Walnut Grove Elementary)	46.7	63.9	17.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools)	46.7	63.9	17.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Walnut Grove Elementary)	80.6	43.6	37%
4th Grade Math (Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools)	80.6	43.6	37%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Walnut Grove Elementary)	50	41	9%
4th Grade Reading (Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools)	50	41	9%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Walnut Grove Elementary)	55.2	44.1	11.1%
5th Grade Math (Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools)	55.2	44.1	11.1%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Walnut Grove Elementary)	58.6	38.2	20.4%
5th Grade Reading (Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools)	58.6	38.2	20.4%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Walnut Grove Elementary)	55.2	52.9	2.2%
5th Grade Science (Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools)	55.2	52.9	2.2%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%
6th Grade Math (Walnut Grove Elementary)	60.9	34.6	26.3%
6th Grade Math (Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools)	60.9	34.6	26.3%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Walnut Grove Elementary)	60.9	23.1	37.8%
6th Grade Reading (Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools)	60.9	23.1	37.8%
6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	62.8	53.4	9.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	228	297	30.3%
African American	3	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	65	84	29.2%
Hispanic	5	21	320%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	155	190	22.6%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57%	60.9%	3.9%

Schools Near Walnut Grove Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Walnut Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	601 Washington Ave	Walnut Grove	56180	Redwood County	Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 859-2141	310	22	13.9	58.1%	213 (68.7%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.8%)	77 (24.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	53.2	452^nd of 881 public elementary schools	48.7%		50	487^th of 845 public elementary schools	42.4%	35	62.9	63.2	35.9	45.5	51.7	47.2	57.9	43.6	39.4	47.3	38.5	38.5	$13,588
Tracy Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	700 S 4th St	Tracy	56175	Lyon County	Tracy Area Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 629-5518	353	29	12.1	57.8%	251 (71.1%)	3 (0.8%)	35 (9.9%)	53 (15.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	65.7	304^th of 881 public elementary schools	65.5%		76.8	183^rd of 845 public elementary schools	78.3%	121	80.0	80.4	25.5	27.3	52.1	48.9	65.2	61.1	56.8	58.2	58.2	58.2	$11,813
Red Rock Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	100 6th Ave E	Lamberton	56152	Redwood County	Red Rock Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 752-7361	181	20	9.2	30.4%	160 (88.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.9%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.1%)	64.7	315^th of 881 public elementary schools	64.2%		66.2	294^th of 845 public elementary schools	65.2%	21	65.4	63.9	16.7	42.1	46.2	69.2	47.2	61.1	68.4	59.8	63.9	63.9	$13,210
Milroy Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	103 Prospect St	Milroy	56263	Redwood County	Milroy Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 336-2563	20	6	3.3	15.0%	16 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (15.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					33.3					33.3			$17,013
Wabasso Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1333 May St	Wabasso	56293	Redwood County	Wabasso Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 342-5114	186	15	12.5	51.1%	172 (92.5%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.8%)	68.6	272^nd of 881 public elementary schools	69.1%		57.4	396^th of 845 public elementary schools	53.1%	124	68.4	80.8	60.9	52.8	64.4	31.6	61.5	52.2	50.0	50.0	56.5	56.5	$11,516

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