WALNUT CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Walnut Creek Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Henry County school district, located in McDonough, GA with about 654 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 50 teachers, Walnut Creek Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 Creek Elementary School, located on McDonough Parkway in McDonough, Georgia, is part of the Henry County School District. Serving a diverse community in the suburban Atlanta area, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of foundational skills in a supportive, student-centered environment.

As a cornerstone of its local neighborhood, Walnut Creek Elementary prioritizes a collaborative culture involving teachers, parents, and administrators to ensure student success. The school integrates modern instructional practices with state standards to prepare its elementary-aged learners for middle school, while maintaining a strong commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact Walnut Creek Elementary at (770) 288-8561 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3535 McDonough Pkwy
McDonough, GA 30253
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WALNUT CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in McDonough, GA with about 654 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Henry County
Total Students:
654
Teachers:
50
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 654 students

Black or African American
64.5%
White
13.8%
Hispanic/Latino
12.7%
Two or more races
7.3%
Asian
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
49.2%
Male
50.8%

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.