Walnut Grove Elem

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394 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Walnut Grove Elementary, located in Olathe, Kansas, is a public school serving students in the Olathe Public Schools district. Situated on South Pflumm Road, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a supportive and inclusive environment designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development for its elementary-aged population.

The school is characterized by a strong commitment to the district’s mission of preparing students for their future through a well-rounded curriculum. Walnut Grove focuses on core academic subjects while encouraging extracurricular participation and building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. With a focus on student-centered learning, the school aims to provide a safe, engaging space where children can cultivate critical thinking skills and character, ensuring they are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

394

Total Students

25.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walnut Grove Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	243
Hispanic	60
Black	25
Asian	12
Two or More	49
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
243 (61.7%)
Hispanic
60 (15.2%)
Two or More
49 (12.4%)
Black
25 (6.3%)
Asian
12 (3.0%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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:	Olathe
Phone:	(913)780-7710
Website:	http://schools.olatheschools.com/walnutgrove/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	70
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 68

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 64