Walnut Creek Elementary

www.henry.k12.ga.us/wc

712 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Walnut Creek Elementary School, located on McDonough Parkway in McDonough, Georgia, is part of the Henry County School District. Serving a diverse community in the suburban Atlanta area, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of foundational skills in a supportive, student-centered environment.

As a cornerstone of its local neighborhood, Walnut Creek Elementary prioritizes a collaborative culture involving teachers, parents, and administrators to ensure student success. The school integrates modern instructional practices with state standards to prepare its elementary-aged learners for middle school, while maintaining a strong commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

712

Total Students

49.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walnut Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	79
Black	536
Asian	12
Two or More	50
American Indian	2

Black
536 (75.3%)
Hispanic
79 (11.1%)
Two or More
50 (7.0%)
White
33 (4.6%)
Asian
12 (1.7%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Henry County
Phone:	(770)288-8561
Website:	http://www.henry.k12.ga.us/wc
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	712
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	467
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	65

* 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 20

Kindergarten 94

Grade 1 124

Grade 2 131

Grade 3 117

Grade 4 118

Grade 5 108

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Walnut Creek Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	94
Grade 1	124
Grade 2	131
Grade 3	117
Grade 4	118
Grade 5	108

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Walnut Creek Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	359	50.4%
Male	353	49.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)