Serving 342 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Walnut Hills Community Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 342 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Walnut Hills Community Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Walnut Hills Community Elementary School's student population of 342 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
342 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
2012
School Rankings
Walnut Hills Community Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walnut Hills Community Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#181 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
3%
Hispanic
29%
37%
Black
3%
5%
White
42%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walnut Hills Community Elementary School's ranking?
Walnut Hills Community Elementary School is ranked #181 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Walnut Hills Community Elementary School often compared to?
Walnut Hills Community Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dry Creek Elementary School, Willow Creek Elementary School, West Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Walnut Hills Community Elementary School?
342 students attend Walnut Hills Community Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Walnut Hills Community Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walnut Hills Community Elementary School?
Walnut Hills Community Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Walnut Hills Community Elementary School offer ?
Walnut Hills Community Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Walnut Hills Community Elementary School part of?
Walnut Hills Community Elementary School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
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