Walnut Park Elementary School

www.gcs.k12.al.us/wpes.asp

205 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

205

Total Students

12.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walnut Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	121
Hispanic	34
Black	47
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

White
121 (59.0 %)
Black
47 (22.9 %)
Hispanic
34 (16.6 %)
Two or More
2 (1.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

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:	Gadsden City
Phone:	(256)546-4665
Website:	http://www.gcs.k12.al.us/wpes.asp
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	205
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	172
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 23