Walnut Grove Elementary

walnutgrove.vansd.org

681 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Walnut Grove Elementary, located in Vancouver, Washington, is a part of the Vancouver Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and inclusive community engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while integrating modern instructional practices that prepare students for success in their future educational pursuits.

The school places a strong emphasis on building a collaborative culture among staff, students, and families. Through various programs and resources available on their website, Walnut Grove encourages active parent involvement and clear communication between home and school. By focusing on both the intellectual and personal well-being of their students, Walnut Grove Elementary strives to cultivate a positive school climate where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

681

Total Students

38.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walnut Grove Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	348
Hispanic	167
Black	37
Asian	13
Two or More	61
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	53

White
348 (51.2%)
Hispanic
167 (24.6%)
Two or More
61 (9.0%)
Pacific Islander
53 (7.8%)
Black
37 (5.4%)
Asian
13 (1.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	N/A
District:	Vancouver School District
Phone:	(360)313-3000
Website:	http://walnutgrove.vansd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	681
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	345
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	64

* 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 116

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 127