Walnut Hills Elementary School

walnuthills.waukeeschools.org/

625 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

625

Total Students

38.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walnut Hills Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	498
Hispanic	29
Black	26
Asian	33
Two or More	39

White
498 (79.7 %)
Two or More
39 (6.2 %)
Asian
33 (5.3 %)
Hispanic
29 (4.6 %)
Black
26 (4.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Waukee Comm School District
Phone:	(515)987-3585
Website:	http://walnuthills.waukeeschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	625
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	30
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 117

Grade 4 109

Grade 5 111