WALNUT BEND ISD

Located at 47 C R 198 in Gainesville, Texas, Walnut Bend Independent School District is an open, traditional public school district serving a distant rural setting. Operating a single operational school, this non-charter district focuses on early childhood and elementary through middle school education, offering classes from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. According to federal context from the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the district fosters an intimate educational environment with a total enrollment of 73 students, comprising 39 male and 34 female pupils. Grade cohorts range from smaller groups—such as 2 seventh graders and 3 fourth graders—to larger early-grade classes, including 11 pre-kindergarten and 11 fifth-grade students.

To support its student body, Walnut Bend ISD maintains a dedicated workforce totaling 24.7 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This includes 13.18 FTE classroom teachers, 0.94 FTE instructional aides, and 10.58 FTE support staff personnel, allowing for a remarkably low student-to-educator ratio. The district's student population reflects its local community composition, including 47 White students, 22 Hispanic students, 3 students identifying with two or more races, and 1 Pacific Islander student. Parents, students, and researchers interested in learning more about the district can visit their official website at http://www.walnutbendisd.net or contact the district office directly at (940) 665-5990.