WALNUT HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Walnut Hills Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Waukee Comm School District school district, located in Urbandale, IA with about 703 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 38 teachers, Walnut Hills Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 Hills Elementary is a public school located in Urbandale, Iowa, serving students as part of the Waukee Community School District. Situated at 4240 156th St, the school is part of one of the fastest-growing and highly regarded school districts in the state. Walnut Hills is designed to provide a comprehensive elementary education that focuses on core academics while fostering social and emotional development in a supportive, community-oriented environment.

As a member of the Waukee Community School District, the school benefits from the district’s emphasis on modern educational practices, diverse programming, and a commitment to preparing students for future academic success. The school maintains a strong partnership with families in the local area, working to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in both classroom learning and extracurricular opportunities. Families interested in enrollment or specific school activities can find further details through the district's official website at www.waukeeschools.org.

For more information, contact Walnut Hills Elementary at (515) 987-3585 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4240 156th St
Urbandale, IA 50323
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WALNUT HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Urbandale, IA with about 703 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
703
Teachers:
38.95
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
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Supplemental 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 703 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WALNUT HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.

White
86.6%
Two or more races
4.7%
Asian
4.3%
Hispanic/Latino
3.6%
Black or African American
0.9%

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%

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.