Walnut Grove Elementary

Public PK, KG-2

1248 N Florissant Rd
Ferguson, MO 63135-1150

(314) 524-8922

District: Ferguson-Florissant R-II

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,256

Students who attend Walnut Grove Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Ferguson Middle
High:	McCluer High

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 409

Racial breakdown:

African American:

89.7%

Two or more races:

5.4%

White:

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Walnut Grove Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.57. (See more...)

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Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (89.7%), two or more races (5.4%), White (3.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walnut Grove Elementary is 16.3, which is the 7^th best among 6 elementary schools in the Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walnut Grove Elementary is $15,256, which is the 2^nd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Walnut Grove Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Ferguson-Florissant R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks Ferguson-Florissant R-II 329^th of 386 Missouri 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	MO State Percentile
2006	13.57	1014^th	1074	5.6%
2007	9.94	1034^th	1080	4.3%
2008	14.84	1012^th	1084	6.6%
2009	10.75	990^th	1053	6.0%
2010	12.09	1003^rd	1066	5.9%
2011	12.36	1013^th	1088	6.9%
2012	9.76	1017^th	1085	6.3%
2013	9.34	1049^th	1108	5.3%
2014	8.04	1028^th	1089	5.6%
2015	4.52	1030^th	1058	2.6%
2016	5.63	831^st	865	3.9%
2017	5.72	991^st	1032	4.0%
2018	6.44	993^rd	1045	5.0%
2019	5.57	1006^th	1052	4.4%

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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	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	12.39	841^st	887	5.2%
2019	11.30	863^rd	907	4.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Walnut Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	14.98	225^th	251	10.4%
2019	14.39	266^th	302	11.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Walnut Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	26.73	196^th	243	19.3%
2019	22.36	209^th	250	16.4%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	512	512
1992	318	217	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	535
1993	320	240	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	562
1994	345	235	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	583
1995	307	248	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	558
1996	307	248	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	558
1997	292	269	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	564
1998	306	308	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	621
1999	281	342	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	630
2000	246	399	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	654
2001	191	373	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	572
2002	142	409	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	560
2003	142	409	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	560
2004	107	430	4	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	547
2005	95	390	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	492
2006	89	412	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	508
2007	70	431	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	504
2008	51	416	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	470
2009	42	365	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	408
2010	33	345	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	379
2011	33	375	0	3	0	0	13	0	424
2012	26	396	0	3	2	0	17	0	444
2013	20	417	0	7	1	0	21	0	466
2014	23	424	0	6	1	0	15	0	469
2015	29	412	1	5	2	0	16	0	465
2016	28	407	1	8	1	0	18	0	463
2017	28	408	1	13	1	0	9	0	460
2018	33	417	0	11	0	0	13	0	474
2019	32	407	0	18	0	0	21	0	478
2020	17	440	0	8	0	0	20	0	485
2021	9	314	0	5	0	0	12	0	340
2022	18	333	0	7	0	0	15	0	373
2023	14	311	0	3	0	0	14	0	342
2024	14	367	0	6	0	0	22	0	409

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
1991	512	30.8	16.6	n/a
1992	535	29.9	17.8	34.2
1993	562	31.6	17.8	42.5
1994	583	31.7	18.4	43.9
1995	558	34.1	16.4	53
1996	558	34.1	16.4	53
1997	564	34.1	16.5	51.1
1998	621	35.0	17.7	51
1999	630	37.8	16.7	68.9
2000	654	38.7	16.9	65.6
2001	572	39.9	14.3	65.4
2002	560	38.1	14.7	72.1
2003	560	38.1	14.7	72.1
2004	547	36.1	15.2	69.7
2005	492	34.0	14.5	80.9
2006	508	34.6	14.7	77.6
2007	504	34.6	14.6	78
2008	470	35.7	13.2	80
2009	408	33.9	12.0	85.5
2010	379	31.5	12.0	89.2
2011	424	26.6	15.9	86.3
2012	444	27.2	16.3	88.1
2013	466	27.5	16.9	83
2014	469	27.7	16.8	86.4
2015	465	28.0	16.6	100
2016	463	31.0	14.9	100
2017	460	28.9	15.9	100
2018	474	27.9	16.9	100
2019	478	27.5	17.3	99.4
2020	485	39.6	12.2	99.4
2021	340	28.0	12.1	99.1
2022	373	30.9	12.0	99.2
2023	342	26.0	13.1	99.1
2024	409	25.0	16.3	99.3

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
1991	512	30.8	16.6	n/a
1992	535	29.9	17.8	34.2
1993	562	31.6	17.8	42.5
1994	583	31.7	18.4	43.9
1995	558	34.1	16.4	53
1996	558	34.1	16.4	53
1997	564	34.1	16.5	51.1
1998	621	35.0	17.7	51
1999	630	37.8	16.7	68.9
2000	654	38.7	16.9	65.6
2001	572	39.9	14.3	65.4
2002	560	38.1	14.7	72.1
2003	560	38.1	14.7	72.1
2004	547	36.1	15.2	69.7
2005	492	34.0	14.5	80.9
2006	508	34.6	14.7	77.6
2007	504	34.6	14.6	78
2008	470	35.7	13.2	80
2009	408	33.9	12.0	85.5
2010	379	31.5	12.0	89.2
2011	424	26.6	15.9	86.3
2012	444	27.2	16.3	88.1
2013	466	27.5	16.9	83
2014	469	27.7	16.8	86.4
2015	465	28.0	16.6	100
2016	463	31.0	14.9	100
2017	460	28.9	15.9	100
2018	474	27.9	16.9	100
2019	478	27.5	17.3	99.4
2020	485	39.6	12.2	99.4
2021	340	28.0	12.1	99.1
2022	373	30.9	12.0	99.2
2023	342	26.0	13.1	99.1
2024	409	25.0	16.3	99.3

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	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$18 (0.2%)	$9,152 (99.8%)	$9,170
2020	$671 (5.6%)	$11,374 (94.4%)	$12,045
2021	$1,341 (15.8%)	$7,168 (84.3%)	$8,508
2022	$1,458 (9.6%)	$13,798 (90.4%)	$15,256

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Walnut Grove Elementary

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	478	342	28.5%
African American	407	311	23.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	18	3	83.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	32	14	56.3%
Two or More Races	21	14	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.4%	99.1%	0.2%

Schools Near Walnut Grove Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)			MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Walnut Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	1248 N Florissant Rd	Ferguson	63135	St. Louis County	Ferguson-Florissant R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 524-8922	409	25	16.3	99.3%	14 (3.4%)	367 (89.7%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.4%)								(n/a)								$15,256	$1,458	$13,798
Berkeley Elementary School	Public	3-5	8300 Frost Avenue	Berkeley	63134	St. Louis County	Ferguson-Florissant R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 524-3883	365	25	14.4	99.2%	2 (0.5%)	299 (81.9%)	41 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.3%)	5.5	877^th of 906 public elementary schools	3.2%		6.7	855^th of 898 public elementary schools	4.8%	22	5.6	7.3	8.3	7.5	9.6	10.6	14.9	$14,497	$2,017	$12,480
Lee Hamilton Elementary	Public	3-5	401 Powell Ave	Ferguson	63135	St. Louis County	Ferguson-Florissant R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 521-6755	285	18	15.8	98.9%	12 (4.2%)	245 (86.0%)	9 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.3%)	8.6	846^th of 906 public elementary schools	6.6%		9.8	823^rd of 898 public elementary schools	8.4%	23	8.8	13.4	20.1	14.2	9.8	12.3	12.0	$11,270	$1,255	$10,015
Robinwood Elementary	Public	3-5	955 Derhake Rd	Florissant	63033	St. Louis County	Ferguson-Florissant R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 831-4633	325	18	17.8	99.1%	18 (5.5%)	276 (84.9%)	11 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.2%)	11.3	819^th of 906 public elementary schools	9.6%		17.7	749^th of 898 public elementary schools	16.6%	70	24.6	20.8	10.7	11.8	18.5	15.9	12.6	$12,029	$1,253	$10,777
Ackerman	Public	K-8	1550 Derhake Rd	Florissant	63033	St. Louis County	Specl. School Dst. St. Louis County	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 989-7200	134	38	3.5	97.8%	20 (14.9%)	112 (83.6%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)								(n/a)							5.3	$113,016	$8,839	$104,177
Duchesne Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	100 S Florissant Rd	Florissant	63031	St. Louis County	Ferguson-Florissant R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 831-1911	302	20	15.1	99.0%	42 (13.9%)	222 (73.5%)	19 (6.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.0%)								(n/a)								$13,371	$863	$12,508
Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	201 Wesley Ave	Ferguson	63135	St. Louis County	Ferguson-Florissant R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 521-4981	277	16	17.3	98.9%	12 (4.3%)	234 (84.5%)	10 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.6%)								(n/a)								$13,158	$1,208	$11,950
Griffith Elementary	Public	3-5	200 Day Dr	Ferguson	63135	St. Louis County	Ferguson-Florissant R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 521-5971	288	16	18.0	99.0%	5 (1.7%)	252 (87.5%)	8 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.6%)	5.6	874^th of 906 public elementary schools	3.5%		9.1	831^st of 898 public elementary schools	7.5%	43	19.7	10.2	2.2	4.2	13.3	7.2	6.1	$13,139	$1,853	$11,286
Early Education Center	Public	PK	8855 Dunn Rd	Hazelwood	63042	St. Louis County	Ferguson-Florissant R-II	No	No	No	No	(314) 524-3872	128	4	34.1	97.7%	25 (19.5%)	92 (71.9%)	3 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.3%)								(n/a)
Combs Elementary	Public	3-5	300 St Jean Dr	Florissant	63031	St. Louis County	Ferguson-Florissant R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 831-0411	315	18	17.5	99.0%	37 (11.7%)	226 (71.7%)	26 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (8.3%)	9.1	842^nd of 906 public elementary schools	7.1%		13	795^th of 898 public elementary schools	11.5%	47	12.3		11.4	10.4	13.0	22.1	16.1	$11,781	$1,293	$10,488

Frequently Asked Questions about Walnut Grove Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Walnut Grove Elementary?

Students at Walnut Grove Elementary are 90% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% White, 1% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Walnut Grove Elementary attend?

Students who attend Walnut Grove Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ferguson Middle
High : McCluer High

What district is Walnut Grove Elementary in?

Ferguson-Florissant R-II

How many students attend Walnut Grove Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 409 students attended Walnut Grove Elementary.

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