At a glance
Reported students
73
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
6.59
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
1st percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
73
Walnut Bend El: 73 reported students.
State peer staffing position
5th percentile
11.1:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 48
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6.3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.6:1
What the reported data says about Walnut Bend El
Walnut Bend El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Gainesville. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Walnut Bend ISD. NCES reports 73 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 1st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.1:1, below the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (64.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (30.1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Walnut Bend El
- 1How do the reported 11.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 6.59 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.4%
- Hispanic30.1%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.4%
- Multiracial4.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Walnut Bend El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thackerville ES Elementary · Thackerville | PK–05 | 164 | 4.5 mi |
| Thackerville HS High · Thackerville | 09–12 | 77 | 4.6 mi |
| Thackerville MS Middle · Thackerville | 06–08 | 64 | 4.6 mi |
| Callisburg H S High · Callisburg ISD | 09–12 | 327 | 6 mi |
| Callisburg Middle Middle · Callisburg ISD | 06–08 | 287 | 6 mi |
| Gainesville Int Middle · Gainesville ISD | 05–06 | 480 | 9.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Walnut Bend El
What grades does Walnut Bend El serve?
Walnut Bend El reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Walnut Bend ISD.
How many students attend Walnut Bend El?
Walnut Bend El reported 73 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 1st percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 48 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Walnut Bend El?
The calculated ratio is 11.1:1, based on 73 students and 6.59 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Walnut Bend El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Walnut Bend El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Walnut Bend ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Walnut Bend El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
67.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Walnut Bend El in?
Walnut Bend El is part of Walnut Bend ISD, based in Gainesville, TX, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Walnut Bend El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Thackerville ES (4.5 mi), Thackerville HS (4.6 mi), Thackerville MS (4.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.