Walnut Elementary

wal.sweetwater1.org

212 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Walnut Elementary School, located in Rock Springs, Wyoming, is a core institution within the Sweetwater County School District #1. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for elementary-aged students, emphasizing academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of essential learning skills within a supportive environment. As part of a larger district, it benefits from shared resources and a standardized curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the Rock Springs community, aiming to foster a strong partnership between educators, students, and families. By maintaining an active online presence through the district’s portal, Walnut Elementary ensures that parents and guardians remain informed about school activities, academic calendars, and administrative updates. With its commitment to student success and community engagement, the school serves as a central hub for childhood development in the area.

212

Total Students

17.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walnut Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	156
Hispanic	42
Asian	1
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

White
156 (73.6 %)
Hispanic
42 (19.8 %)
Two or More
12 (5.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

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:	Sweetwater County School District #1
Phone:	(307)352-3225
Website:	http://wal.sweetwater1.org
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	212
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	95
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 49

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 53