Walnut Hills Elementary School

www.gpsjackets.org

351 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Walnut Hills Elementary School, located at 712 North Walnut Street in Greenville, Michigan, serves as a key component of the Greenville Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in their formative elementary years. By emphasizing fundamental academic skills and personal growth, the school aims to prepare its students for future success both within the classroom and as active members of the local community.

As part of the broader Greenville Public Schools system, Walnut Hills benefits from a curriculum that aligns with state educational standards while focusing on the unique needs of its student body. The school encourages a strong partnership between educators, families, and the community to enhance the overall educational experience. For families interested in further information regarding district programs, academic calendars, or school policies, the district’s website at http://www.greenville.k12.mi.us serves as a comprehensive resource for the school's ongoing initiatives and activities.

351

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walnut Hills Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	306
Hispanic	23
Black	8
Asian	1
Two or More	13

White
306 (87.2%)
Hispanic
23 (6.6%)
Two or More
13 (3.7%)
Black
8 (2.3%)
Asian
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:	Greenville Public Schools
Phone:	(616)754-3688
Website:	http://www.gpsjackets.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	153
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 58