Walnut Hill Elementary

515 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Walnut Hill Elementary School is a public school located in the Walnut Hill neighborhood of Petersburg, Virginia. Serving students in the Petersburg City Public Schools district, the school is situated in a historically significant residential area known for its traditional architecture and tree-lined streets. As part of the local public school system, the institution focuses on providing foundational academic education, social-emotional development, and core curriculum instruction to elementary-aged children within the community.

The school operates as a central hub for the surrounding neighborhood, emphasizing a supportive learning environment tailored to the diverse needs of its student body. Like many schools in the Petersburg district, Walnut Hill is committed to improving student achievement through collaborative efforts between educators, parents, and community stakeholders. While specific programming may evolve based on district-wide initiatives, the school remains dedicated to fostering a positive academic culture that prepares students for their transition into middle school.

515

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

104.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walnut Hill Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	26
Black	458
Asian	4
Two or More	5
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Black
458 (88.9 %)
Hispanic
26 (5.0 %)
White
18 (3.5 %)
Two or More
5 (1.0 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Petersburg City Public Schools
Phone:	(804)862-7005
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	515
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	538
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 81

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 86