Walnut Grove School

1961 Joe Quick Rd
New Market, AL 35761

www.mcssk12.org

303 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Walnut Grove School, located in New Market, Alabama, is a public educational institution operating under the Madison County School System. Serving students in the northern region of Madison County, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic environment that prepares children for their transition into higher grade levels. As part of a larger district, the school adheres to the academic standards and initiatives set forth by Madison County Schools, focusing on fostering both intellectual growth and character development within a supportive community atmosphere.

The school is situated in a rural-suburban setting, reflecting the close-knit nature of the New Market area. By leveraging the resources of the Madison County district, Walnut Grove School provides students with access to a structured curriculum and extracurricular opportunities intended to enhance the overall learning experience. Through its commitment to excellence and community involvement, the school serves as a central hub for families in the region, striving to ensure that each student receives the necessary tools to succeed in their future educational endeavors.

303

Total Students

19.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walnut Grove School
Demographic	Student Count
White	231
Hispanic	18
Black	16
Asian	1
Two or More	21
American Indian	15
Pacific Islander	1

White
231 (76.2%)
Two or More
21 (6.9%)
Hispanic
18 (5.9%)
Black
16 (5.3%)
American Indian
15 (5.0%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Madison County
Phone:	(256)851-4690
Website:	http://www.mcssk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	303
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	154
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 36

Grade 6 44