At a glance
Reported students
195
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–03
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wyoming elementary enrollment
40th percentile
Compared with 184 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
181
Walnut Elementary: 195 reported students.
State peer staffing position
83rd percentile
12.7:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. 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
- 235
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.4:1
What the reported data says about Walnut Elementary
Walnut Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–03 in Rock Springs. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Sweetwater County School District #1. NCES reports 195 students for 2024–25.
Among 184 elementary schools in Wyoming with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 227 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 40th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.7:1, above the Wyoming median of 10.8:1 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 (69.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.1%). English learners represent 3.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Walnut Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.3 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 0.8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 17%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- 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
- White69.2%
- Hispanic24.1%
- Black0.5%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.6%
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
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.
Other schools in Sweetwater County School District #1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Desert View Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–03
181 reported students
Northpark Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–03
165 reported students
Farson-Eden Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
45 reported students
Sage Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–03
352 reported students
Desert Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
27 reported students
Stagecoach Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–03
394 reported students
Public schools near Walnut Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastside Elementary Middle · Sweetwater County School District #1 | 04–06 | 541 | 1 mi |
| Rock Springs High School High · Sweetwater County School District #1 | 09–12 | 1,393 | 1.4 mi |
| Desert View Elementary Elementary · Sweetwater County School District #1 | KG–03 | 181 | 3 mi |
| Stagecoach Elementary Elementary · Sweetwater County School District #1 | KG–03 | 394 | 3.2 mi |
| Sage Elementary Elementary · Sweetwater County School District #1 | KG–03 | 352 | 3.2 mi |
| Northpark Elementary Elementary · Sweetwater County School District #1 | KG–03 | 165 | 4.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Walnut Elementary
What grades does Walnut Elementary serve?
Walnut Elementary reports grades KG–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Sweetwater County School District #1.
How many students attend Walnut Elementary?
Walnut Elementary reported 195 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 40th percentile among 184 Wyoming elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 235 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Walnut Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.7:1, based on 195 students and 15.3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wyoming median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Walnut Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Walnut Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sweetwater County School District #1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Walnut Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
51.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Walnut Elementary in?
Walnut Elementary is part of Sweetwater County School District #1, based in Rock Springs, WY, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Walnut Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Eastside Elementary (1 mi), Rock Springs High School (1.4 mi), Desert View Elementary (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.