Walnut Creek Elementary

546 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Walnut Creek Elementary is a public school located in Galena, Ohio, and is part of the Olentangy Local School District. Serving students in the northern portion of the district, the school is known for its focus on academic excellence, modern facilities, and a supportive community environment. It caters to students in grades K-5 and places a strong emphasis on fostering both social-emotional growth and core academic mastery within a collaborative learning setting.

The school benefits from the district’s reputation for high standards, offering a curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigorous middle school programs that follow. Beyond the classroom, Walnut Creek is noted for its active parental involvement and a variety of extracurricular opportunities that encourage student engagement. Its location in the growing Galena area makes it a focal point for local families who prioritize a high-quality, district-supported public education experience.

546

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walnut Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	407
Hispanic	27
Black	16
Asian	42
Two or More	54

White
407 (74.5%)
Two or More
54 (9.9%)
Asian
42 (7.7%)
Hispanic
27 (4.9%)
Black
16 (2.9%)

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:	Olentangy Local
Phone:	(740)657-4750
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	546
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	39
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 1

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 129