Walnut Elem

www.usd253.org/home/walnut

288 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Walnut Elementary School, located at 801 Grove Avenue in Emporia, Kansas, is a key component of the Emporia Public Schools (USD 253) district. The school serves a diverse population of young learners, focusing on providing a supportive and structured academic environment. Its mission centers on fostering student growth through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and social-emotional development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school.

As part of the Emporia community, Walnut Elementary is dedicated to building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the local neighborhood. The school utilizes the district’s broader resources to offer various student services and extracurricular opportunities designed to enrich the educational experience. By prioritizing a positive school climate and high expectations for student achievement, Walnut Elementary strives to create an inclusive space where every child can succeed academically and personally.

288

Total Students

21.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walnut Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	182
Hispanic	85
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	18

White
182 (63.2 %)
Hispanic
85 (29.5 %)
Two or More
18 (6.2 %)
Black
2 (0.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Emporia
Phone:	(620)341-2288
Website:	http://www.usd253.org/home/walnut
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	163
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 22

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 41