Walnut Acres Elementary

Public K-5

 180 Cerezo Dr.
       Walnut Creek, CA  94598-3799


(925) 939-1333

District: Mt. Diablo Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
452nd of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,864 Help


Students who attend Walnut Acres Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Foothill Middle
High:    Northgate High

Student/teacher ratio:  30.3 Help
Number of students:  638

Racial breakdown:

White:
39.7%
Two or more races:
32.6%
Hispanic:
14.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.9% Help


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Compare Details Walnut Acres Elementary ranks better than 92.3% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks first among 30 ranked elementary schools in the Mt. Diablo Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.82. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Walnut Acres Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (39.7%), two or more races (32.6%), Hispanic (14.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 6.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walnut Acres Elementary is 30.3. 25 elementary schools in the Mt. Diablo Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walnut Acres Elementary is $11,864. 15 elementary schools in the Mt. Diablo Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Walnut Acres Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Walnut Acres Elementary 452nd of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Walnut Acres Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Mt. Diablo Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Mt. Diablo Unified 737th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Walnut Acres Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Walnut Acres Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 95.21 227th 4809 95.3%
2005 95.86 169th 4822 96.5%
2006 95.57 183rd 4818 96.2%
2007 94.50 259th 5113 94.9%
2008 94.29 230th 5113 95.5%
2009 92.46 328th 5193 93.7%
2010 94.27 180th 5314 96.6%
2011 91.73 335th 5377 93.8%
2012 91.68 326th 5390 94.0%
2013 90.49 437th 5530 92.1%
2015 97.10 179th 5611 96.8%
2016 94.40 350th 5614 93.8%
2017 92.95 455th 5692 92.0%
2018 90.66 595th 5662 89.5%
2019 90.75 603rd 5789 89.6%
2021 91.73 135th 1417 90.5%
2022 94.25 418th 5883 92.9%
2023 93.82 448th 5848 92.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Walnut Acres Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.56 144th 339 57.5%
2019 66.26 164th 445 63.1%
2022 73.97 155th 610 74.6%
2023 67.09 231st 667 65.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Walnut Acres Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 84.18 590th 5264 88.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Walnut Acres Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.66 735th 5413 86.4%
2019 89.87 570th 5492 89.6%
2021 89.71 144th 1267 88.6%
2022 95.28 280th 5635 95.0%
2023 92.30 478th 5595 91.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Walnut Acres Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 78.32 359th 2585 86.1%
2022 49.05 827th 2227 62.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Walnut Acres Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.51 480th 5431 91.2%
2019 89.74 593rd 5510 89.2%
2021 91.60 119th 1272 90.6%
2022 90.39 603rd 5663 89.4%
2023 93.58 393rd 5627 93.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Walnut Acres Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.38 795th 1071 25.8%
2022 69.84 392nd 1154 66.0%
2023 39.59 840th 1183 29.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Walnut Acres Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 89.72 315th 4963 93.7%
2022 86.12 502nd 5084 90.1%
2023 99.78 6th 5079 99.9%
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Rank History for White students at Walnut Acres Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.12 751st 2737 72.6%
2019 76.25 591st 2834 79.1%
2022 78.06 524th 2726 80.8%
2023 76.36 571st 2659 78.5%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Thursday, October 6, 2011

Open Quote Excellent parent involvement. Teachers show genuine care and interest. The principal seems dedicated to her job and the children, and has a drive to achieve. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Walnut Acres Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 677 6 61 22 0 n/a n/a 0 766
1989 675 7 73 15 0 n/a n/a 0 770
1990 668 9 93 23 4 n/a n/a 0 797
1991 673 10 100 22 3 n/a n/a 0 808
1992 676 8 116 22 3 n/a n/a 0 825
1993 642 4 108 20 2 n/a n/a 0 776
1994 640 7 121 24 1 n/a n/a 0 793
1995 644 1 120 20 0 n/a n/a 0 785
1996 644 1 120 20 0 n/a n/a 0 785
1997 584 3 112 22 0 n/a n/a 0 721
1998 565 5 103 22 0 n/a n/a 0 695
1999 546 4 107 24 0 n/a n/a 0 681
2000 567 3 103 25 1 n/a n/a 0 699
2001 557 6 98 27 0 n/a n/a 0 688
2002 590 2 91 25 1 n/a n/a 0 709
2003 590 2 91 25 1 n/a n/a 0 709
2004 571 2 90 29 0 n/a n/a 0 692
2005 561 1 96 29 0 n/a n/a 0 687
2006 561 7 105 33 0 n/a n/a 0 706
2007 547 9 118 37 2 n/a n/a 1 714
2008 505 9 126 39 3 n/a n/a 0 682
2009 487 6 99 33 3 3 21 0 652
2010 438 4 107 50 3 4 15 0 621
2011 422 5 95 58 3 2 37 0 622
2012 393 6 84 61 3 1 59 0 607
2013 356 1 88 66 2 1 73 0 587
2014 342 2 88 64 3 1 83 0 583
2015 349 4 92 76 3 1 100 0 625
2016 345 3 96 64 2 1 106 0 617
2017 348 3 105 71 0 0 116 0 643
2018 315 2 104 68 0 0 126 0 615
2019 293 3 86 77 0 0 175 0 634
2020 334 4 97 72 0 0 126 0 633
2021 326 3 96 71 0 0 135 0 631
2022 283 4 88 87 0 0 208 0 670
2023 253 7 79 91 0 0 208 0 638

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Walnut Acres Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 766 27.6 27.7 n/a
1989 770 27.1 28.4 n/a
1990 797 28.0 28.4 n/a
1991 808 26.5 30.4 n/a
1992 825 26.9 30.6 1.1
1993 776 27.5 28.2 2.3
1994 793 29.1 27.3 3.3
1995 785 28.6 27.4 2.2
1996 785 28.6 27.4 2.2
1997 721 29.5 24.4 1.5
1998 695 28.7 24.2 2.2
1999 681 29.8 22.9 1.2
2000 699 29.0 24.1 1.7
2001 688 28.8 23.9 1.2
2002 709 31.8 22.3 1.3
2003 709 31.8 22.3 1.3
2004 692 32.3 21.4 1.2
2005 687 30.8 22.3 1.6
2006 706 30.0 23.5 0
2007 714 30.0 23.8 1.8
2008 682 32.9 20.7 2.2
2009 652 28.3 22.3 1.7
2010 621 22.2 27.8 1.9
2011 622 n/a n/a 2.6
2012 607 21.2 28.5 n/a
2013 587 23.3 25.1 8
2014 583 20.0 29.1 5.8
2015 625 23.0 27.1 6.2
2016 617 24.0 25.7 6.2
2017 643 26.0 24.7 6.2
2018 615 26.6 23.1 7.2
2019 634 24.6 25.7 6.5
2020 633 n/a n/a 5.8
2021 631 27.0 23.3 5.1
2022 670 25.0 26.8 11.9
2023 638 21.0 30.3 6.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Walnut Acres Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 766 27.6 27.7 n/a
1989 770 27.1 28.4 n/a
1990 797 28.0 28.4 n/a
1991 808 26.5 30.4 n/a
1992 825 26.9 30.6 1.1
1993 776 27.5 28.2 2.3
1994 793 29.1 27.3 3.3
1995 785 28.6 27.4 2.2
1996 785 28.6 27.4 2.2
1997 721 29.5 24.4 1.5
1998 695 28.7 24.2 2.2
1999 681 29.8 22.9 1.2
2000 699 29.0 24.1 1.7
2001 688 28.8 23.9 1.2
2002 709 31.8 22.3 1.3
2003 709 31.8 22.3 1.3
2004 692 32.3 21.4 1.2
2005 687 30.8 22.3 1.6
2006 706 30.0 23.5 0
2007 714 30.0 23.8 1.8
2008 682 32.9 20.7 2.2
2009 652 28.3 22.3 1.7
2010 621 22.2 27.8 1.9
2011 622 n/a n/a 2.6
2012 607 21.2 28.5 n/a
2013 587 23.3 25.1 8
2014 583 20.0 29.1 5.8
2015 625 23.0 27.1 6.2
2016 617 24.0 25.7 6.2
2017 643 26.0 24.7 6.2
2018 615 26.6 23.1 7.2
2019 634 24.6 25.7 6.5
2020 633 n/a n/a 5.8
2021 631 27.0 23.3 5.1
2022 670 25.0 26.8 11.9
2023 638 21.0 30.3 6.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Walnut Acres Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201298.0%2.0%0.0%0.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201399.0%1.0%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201499.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%
201596.0%3.0%0.0%1.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%96.0%97.0%
201699.0%0.0%1.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201797.0%0.0%1.0%1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥99.0%97.0%
201897.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%97.0%
201998.0%0.0%1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥99.0%98.0%
202097.7%1.5%0.0%98.5%98.5%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Walnut Acres Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $11,864

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Walnut Acres Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 603rd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 448th of 5848 Elementary schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Walnut Acres Elementary)85.777.1
 8.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mt. Diablo Unified)4843.3
 4.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Walnut Acres Elementary)84.485.3
 0.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mt. Diablo Unified)49.947.3
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Walnut Acres Elementary)7386.3
 13.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mt. Diablo Unified)50.446.9
 3.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Walnut Acres Elementary)57.377.9
 20.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mt. Diablo Unified)43.746.1
 2.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Walnut Acres Elementary)79.462.1
 17.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mt. Diablo Unified)48.848.1
 0.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Walnut Acres Elementary)62.969.5
 6.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mt. Diablo Unified)34.835.9
 1.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Walnut Acres Elementary)67.463.2
 4.2%
   5th Grade Science (Mt. Diablo Unified)32.635.5
 3%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students634638
 0.6%
African American37
 133.3%
American Indian00
Asian8679
 8.1%
Hispanic7791
 18.2%
Pacific Islander00
White293253
 13.7%
Two or More Races175208
 18.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.5%6.9%
 0.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Walnut Acres Elementary

Students at Walnut Acres Elementary are 40% White, 33% Two or more races, 14% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 638 students attended Walnut Acres Elementary.

Students who attend Walnut Acres Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Foothill Middle
High : Northgate High

Yes. Walnut Acres Elementary ranks in the top 7.7% of California elementary schools.


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