Walnut Creek Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 3535 McDonough Pkwy
       McDonough, GA  30253


(770) 288-8561

District: Henry County

SchoolDigger Rank:
1018th of 1,243 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,932 Help


Students who attend Walnut Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    McDonough Middle School
High:    McDonough High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  716

Racial breakdown:

African American:
73.0%
Hispanic:
12.6%
Two or more races:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.9% Help


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Compare Details Walnut Creek Elementary ranks worse than 81.9% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 26th among 27 ranked elementary schools in the Henry County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (73%), Hispanic (12.6%), two or more races (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walnut Creek Elementary is 15.7, which is the 13th best among 27 elementary schools in the Henry County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walnut Creek Elementary is $9,932, which is the 12th highest among 27 elementary schools in the Henry County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Walnut Creek Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Henry County:

SchoolDigger ranks Henry County 144th of 201 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Walnut Creek Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 56.20 601st 1183 49.2%
2011 50.63 704th 1212 41.9%
2012 74.91 286th 1201 76.2%
2013 68.11 425th 1225 65.3%
2014 57.76 626th 1231 49.1%
2015 39.57 734th 1240 40.8%
2016 33.35 824th 1233 33.2%
2017 14.59 1052nd 1205 12.7%
2018 19.36 989th 1209 18.2%
2019 29.70 862nd 1234 30.1%
2021 23.04 908th 1214 25.2%
2022 23.52 943rd 1244 24.2%
2023 19.42 1017th 1242 18.1%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2.8)
44%

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, September 8, 2023

Open Quote My daughter has been bullied and physically assaulted by other students in this school. This is her second year in this school, and the second year she is being bullied. The lax response from staff, failure to report most incidents to the administration. "You know boys when they have a crush on you." That doesn't give him the right to kick my daughter. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, July 10, 2014

Open Quote Walnut Creek Elementary School is a warm and inviting place where everyone is greeted with "It's a Great Day at the Creek how can we help you?" And where it is evident that all decisions are based on what is best for kids. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, May 2, 2013

Open Quote STAFF AND TEACHERS ARE GREAT. THE PRINCIPALS ARE AWESOME AND THE STAFF IS VERY SUPPORTIVE OF THE CHILDREN AND SEEM TO REALLY ENJOY AND TAKE PRIDE IN THEIR JOBS AND THE SCHOOL.
THANKS!!
FROM A PARENT Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, March 11, 2012

Open Quote The teachers are not doing one-on-one with my child that has learning problems. In afterschool, the kids should be doing homework, as directed by the teachers, and not play until they are done. This is not happening. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, March 11, 2012

Open Quote The teachers are not doing one-on-one with my child that has learning problems. In afterschool, the kids should be doing homework, as directed by the teachers, and not play until they are done. This is not happening. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, March 10, 2012

Open Quote The teachers are not doing one-on-one with my child that has learning problems. In afterschool, the kids should be doing homework, as directed by the teachers, and not play until they are done. This is not happening. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Walnut Creek Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 178 214 14 28 1 n/a n/a 33 468
2009 184 225 12 27 1 n/a n/a 41 490
2010 167 250 11 31 0 1 34 0 494
2011 158 256 10 34 0 0 36 0 494
2012 137 250 10 24 0 1 35 0 457
2013 125 240 6 36 1 1 27 0 436
2014 125 275 3 39 0 1 34 0 477
2015 122 284 3 29 0 1 31 0 470
2016 133 448 8 72 0 1 44 0 706
2017 127 425 9 74 0 3 50 0 688
2018 90 422 9 83 1 1 48 0 654
2019 79 432 10 87 0 1 45 0 654
2020 72 418 8 83 0 0 32 0 613
2021 55 448 12 66 2 0 39 0 622
2022 52 501 11 81 4 0 40 0 689
2023 48 523 5 90 1 0 49 0 716

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 Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 468 36.4 12.9 50.6
2009 490 37.5 13.1 53
2010 494 38.2 12.9 56.5
2011 494 41.4 11.9 65.6
2012 457 42.0 10.8 67.6
2013 436 36.5 11.9 68.6
2014 477 40.0 11.9 69.8
2015 470 38.0 12.3 64.7
2016 706 49.0 14.4 67.6
2017 688 48.0 14.3 65.4
2018 654 50.0 13.0 67.1
2019 654 44.0 14.8 65.4
2020 613 43.0 14.2 65.9
2021 622 43.5 14.2 63.2
2022 689 41.5 16.6 n/a
2023 716 45.5 15.7 64.9

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 Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 468 36.4 12.9 50.6
2009 490 37.5 13.1 53
2010 494 38.2 12.9 56.5
2011 494 41.4 11.9 65.6
2012 457 42.0 10.8 67.6
2013 436 36.5 11.9 68.6
2014 477 40.0 11.9 69.8
2015 470 38.0 12.3 64.7
2016 706 49.0 14.4 67.6
2017 688 48.0 14.3 65.4
2018 654 50.0 13.0 67.1
2019 654 44.0 14.8 65.4
2020 613 43.0 14.2 65.9
2021 622 43.5 14.2 63.2
2022 689 41.5 16.6 n/a
2023 716 45.5 15.7 64.9

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Walnut Creek Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $643 (6.8%) $8,835 (93.2%) $9,478
2018 $641 (6.2%) $9,676 (93.8%) $10,317
2019 $722 (7.3%) $9,211 (92.7%) $9,932

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Walnut Creek 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 862nd of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 1017th of 1242 Elementary schools
 12%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Walnut Creek Elementary)36.521.9
 14.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Henry County)34.429.2
 5.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Walnut Creek Elementary)46.224.8
 21.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Henry County)44.434.4
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Walnut Creek Elementary)35.120
 15.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Henry County)35.927.4
 8.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Walnut Creek Elementary)44.118.9
 25.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Henry County)43.434.3
 9.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Walnut Creek Elementary)30.522.9
 7.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Henry County)40.331
 9.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Walnut Creek Elementary)16.913.6
 3.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Henry County)32.523.1
 9.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Walnut Creek Elementary)21.222
 0.8%
   5th Grade Science (Henry County)33.825.5
 8.3%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students654716
 9.5%
African American432523
 21.1%
American Indian01
Asian105
 50%
Hispanic8790
 3.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White7948
 39.2%
Two or More Races4549
 8.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.4%64.9%
 0.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Walnut Creek Elementary

Walnut Creek Elementary ranks in the bottom 18.1% of Georgia elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 716 students attended Walnut Creek Elementary.

Students at Walnut Creek Elementary are 73% African American, 13% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 7% White.

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

Middle : McDonough Middle School
High : McDonough High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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