WALNUT GROVE ELEM.
WALNUT GROVE ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the WALNUT GROVE R-V school district, located in WALNUT GROVE, MO with about 147 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 11 teachers, WALNUT GROVE ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 Grove Elementary School, located at 300 E. College in Walnut Grove, Missouri, serves as the primary educational institution for the local community under the Walnut Grove R-V School District. As a small-town school, it is deeply integrated into the local culture, fostering a close-knit environment where staff and families work together to support student development. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging students to embody the "Tiger" spirit, reflecting the district’s mascot and community pride.
Beyond its academic curriculum, the school acts as a central hub for the town of Walnut Grove. By maintaining a dedicated online presence at [wgtigers.com](http://www.wgtigers.com), the administration provides families with essential resources, including school calendars, policy information, and updates on extracurricular activities. Overall, Walnut Grove Elementary is characterized by its commitment to creating a nurturing and supportive learning atmosphere tailored to the needs of its rural student population.
For more information, contact WALNUT GROVE ELEM. at (417) 788-2543 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WALNUT GROVE, MO 65770-0187
(417) 788-2543
http://www.wgtigers.com
WALNUT GROVE ELEM. is a public Title I school in WALNUT GROVE, MO with about 147 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- WALNUT GROVE R-V
- Total Students:
- 147
- Teachers:
- 11.09
- 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
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 147 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WALNUT GROVE ELEM. is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.
- White
- 97.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Female
- 42.9%
- Male
- 57.1%
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.