WALNUT GROVE ELEMENTARY

WESTBROOK-WALNUT GROVE SCHOOLS
601 WASHINGTON ST
WALNUT GROVE, MN 56180
299 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Walnut Grove Elementary, located at 601 Washington Ave in Walnut Grove, Minnesota, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. Situated in a region historically celebrated for its connection to Laura Ingalls Wilder, the school functions as a key part of the Westbrook-Walnut Grove School District. It is committed to providing a supportive, small-town learning environment where students receive personalized attention and instruction tailored to their developmental needs.

The school emphasizes fundamental academic growth, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. By fostering a close-knit atmosphere, Walnut Grove Elementary focuses on preparing its young learners for future success through a curriculum that balances core subjects with collaborative activities. The school remains a central point of pride for the area, reflecting the values of its residents and providing a stable, nurturing setting for elementary-aged children to thrive.
299
Total Students
24.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    212 (70.9%)
  • Asian
    73 (24.4%)
  • Hispanic
    12 (4.0%)
  • Black
    1 (0.3%)
  • Two or More
    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: WESTBROOK-WALNUT GROVE SCHOOLS
Phone: (507)274-6111
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 120
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 31

* 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 41
Kindergarten 47
Grade 1 24
Grade 2 39
Grade 3 38
Grade 4 30
Grade 5 40
Grade 6 40
Gender Ratio
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TRACY AREA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
359 Students
700 S 4TH ST
TRACY, MN 56175 (7.6 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th