WALNUT PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Walnut Park Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Gadsden City school district, located in Gadsden, AL with about 254 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, Walnut Park Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Walnut Park Elementary School is a public institution located in Gadsden, Alabama, serving as part of the Gadsden City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment for its primary-aged students, focusing on fundamental learning, character development, and the cultivation of essential social skills. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while maintaining a strong connection to the local Gadsden community.
The school is recognized for its commitment to providing an inclusive educational experience that encourages both intellectual growth and personal responsibility. Through its website and district resources, Walnut Park Elementary emphasizes the importance of communication between educators, parents, and students to ensure that each child has the necessary tools to thrive. With a focus on creating a nurturing atmosphere, the school strives to instill a lifelong love of learning in all its students, upholding the standards and goals of the Gadsden City School System.
For more information, contact Walnut Park Elementary School at (256) 546-4665 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gadsden, AL 35904-4799
(256) 546-4665
WALNUT PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Gadsden, AL with about 254 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Gadsden City
- Total Students:
- 254
- Teachers:
- 16.53
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 254 students
- White
- 64.2%
- Black or African American
- 18.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Female
- 50.8%
- Male
- 49.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.