Walnut Creek Elementary

www.henry.k12.ga.us/wc

716 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

716

Total Students

45.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walnut Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	48
Hispanic	90
Black	523
Asian	5
Two or More	49
American Indian	1

Black
523 (73.0 %)
Hispanic
90 (12.6 %)
Two or More
49 (6.8 %)
White
48 (6.7 %)
Asian
5 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Henry County
Phone:	(770)288-8561
Website:	http://www.henry.k12.ga.us/wc
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	716
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	467
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	65

* 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 28

Kindergarten 115

Grade 1 130

Grade 2 129

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 116

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Walnut Creek Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	28
Kindergarten	115
Grade 1	130
Grade 2	129
Grade 3	105
Grade 4	93
Grade 5	116

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Walnut Creek Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	375	52.4%
Male	341	47.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)