Walnut Grove Elementary School

819 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Walnut Grove Elementary School is a public school located in Suwanee, Georgia, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5th. As part of the Gwinnett County Public School district, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and student development. The school environment is characterized by a strong sense of community, where faculty, staff, and parents collaborate to foster a supportive and inclusive atmosphere designed to help young learners thrive both socially and academically.

The school emphasizes a balanced curriculum that integrates core subjects with opportunities for enrichment and personal growth. With a focus on preparing students for middle school and beyond, Walnut Grove utilizes modern instructional strategies and resources to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Beyond academics, the school typically hosts various extracurricular activities and community-focused events, helping to build school spirit and encourage student involvement outside of the classroom.

819

Total Students

65.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walnut Grove Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	185
Hispanic	257
Black	205
Asian	112
Two or More	58
American Indian	2

Hispanic
257 (31.4%)
Black
205 (25.0%)
White
185 (22.6%)
Asian
112 (13.7%)
Two or More
58 (7.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

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:	Gwinnett County
Phone:	(770)513-6892
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	819
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	391
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	78

* 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 40

Kindergarten 114

Grade 1 109

Grade 2 128

Grade 3 154

Grade 4 138

Grade 5 136

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Walnut Grove Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	114
Grade 1	109
Grade 2	128
Grade 3	154
Grade 4	138
Grade 5	136

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Walnut Grove Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	413	50.4%
Male	406	49.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)