Walnut Grove Elementary

walnutgrove.vansd.org

654 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Walnut Grove Elementary, located in Vancouver, Washington, is a part of the Vancouver Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and inclusive community engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while integrating modern instructional practices that prepare students for success in their future educational pursuits.

The school places a strong emphasis on building a collaborative culture among staff, students, and families. Through various programs and resources available on their website, Walnut Grove encourages active parent involvement and clear communication between home and school. By focusing on both the intellectual and personal well-being of their students, Walnut Grove Elementary strives to cultivate a positive school climate where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

654

Total Students

41.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walnut Grove Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	354
Hispanic	163
Black	32
Asian	23
Two or More	58
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	22

White
354 (54.1 %)
Hispanic
163 (24.9 %)
Two or More
58 (8.9 %)
Black
32 (4.9 %)
Asian
23 (3.5 %)
Pacific Islander
22 (3.4 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	N/A
District:	Vancouver School District
Phone:	(360)313-3000
Website:	http://walnutgrove.vansd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	654
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	345
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	64

* 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 106

Grade 1 105

Grade 2 110

Grade 3 116

Grade 4 106

Grade 5 111