WALNUT GROVE SCHOOL
Walnut Grove School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Madison County school district, located in New Market, AL with about 245 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 17 teachers, Walnut Grove School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 Grove School, located in New Market, Alabama, is a public educational institution operating under the Madison County School System. Serving students in the northern region of Madison County, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic environment that prepares children for their transition into higher grade levels. As part of a larger district, the school adheres to the academic standards and initiatives set forth by Madison County Schools, focusing on fostering both intellectual growth and character development within a supportive community atmosphere.
The school is situated in a rural-suburban setting, reflecting the close-knit nature of the New Market area. By leveraging the resources of the Madison County district, Walnut Grove School provides students with access to a structured curriculum and extracurricular opportunities intended to enhance the overall learning experience. Through its commitment to excellence and community involvement, the school serves as a central hub for families in the region, striving to ensure that each student receives the necessary tools to succeed in their future educational endeavors.
For more information, contact Walnut Grove School at (256) 851-4690 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
New Market, AL 35761
(256) 851-4690
http://www.mcssk12.org
WALNUT GROVE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in New Market, AL with about 245 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Madison County
- Total Students:
- 245
- Teachers:
- 17.65
- 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 245 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WALNUT GROVE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.
- White
- 82.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 6.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.1%
- Black or African American
- 4.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- Female
- 55.9%
- Male
- 44.1%
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.