Walnut Street School, IA
RegularPublic SchoolKindergarten–Grade 5Pre-Kindergarten Offered
901 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-8438
How Walnut Street School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score73
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Walnut Street School
297Students
100%Low-Income Students
20Teachers
15 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 47% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 11% | 18% | 17% |
| Kindergarten | 18% | 17% | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 20% | 15% | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 15% | 15% | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 12% | 15% | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 14% | 16% | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 10% | 16% | 14% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 5% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 26% | 5% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 45% | 80% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13% | 9% | 22% |
| Native American | 1% | <1% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | 1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | 9% | 3% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Walnut Street School
62%Math Proficiency
62%Reading Proficiency
62%Average Proficiency
95%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 62% | 76% | 50% |
| Male | 64% | 74% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 70% | 73% | 50% |
| Grade 4 | 60% | 72% | 49% |
| Grade 5 | 60% | 72% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 50% | 47% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 74% | 78% | 54% |
| Other | 50% | 57% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low-Income | 50% | 64% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 25% | 40% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Walnut Street School
-Overall Rate
-Low-Income
-Limited English
-With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IA | US |
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Location Map
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Colleges near Walnut Street School, IA
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