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Walnut Grove Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-5

Summary

Walnut Grove Elementary is a public elementary school located in Walnut Grove, Missouri, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 142 students. The school is part of the Walnut Grove R-V school district, which is ranked 288 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Walnut Grove Elementary's academic performance, as measured by MAP test scores, is generally below the state average across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade math proficiency rate was 37.6%, compared to the state average of 40.8%, and the 3rd-grade ELA proficiency rate was 31.3%, compared to the state average of 41.6%. Compared to nearby schools, such as Pleasant Hope Elementary and Willard Central Elementary, Walnut Grove Elementary's performance is also generally lower. The school has also experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 7.4% to 23.3% over the past few years, which is notably higher than the nearby schools.

Walnut Grove Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 44.37% to 47.65% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past few years. This is higher than the state average and some of the nearby schools, such as Willard Central Elementary (39.61%) and Willard North Elementary (41.87%). The school's statewide ranking has also steadily declined over the years, suggesting that its academic performance has not kept pace with the state's overall improvement, and it may be struggling to address the needs of its student population.

144

Students ?

13.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,379

Per pupil spending ?

45.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

300 E College
Walnut Grove, MO 65770-0187

(417) 788-2543

District: Walnut Grove R-V

Students who attend Walnut Grove Elementary usually attend:

High:

Walnut Grove High

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.1%

Two or more races:

3.5%

American Indian:

1.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 25th percentile in 2010 → 28th in 2024

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Missouri average (30% vs 42% meeting standards)

!Mathematics scores 14 pts below the Missouri average

Students meeting standards (2023-2024) ?

This school30%

District avg30%

Missouri avg42%

Not ranked this year

Walnut Grove Elementary did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2024	30.1	655 of 906	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	34.9	730 of 1052	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.9	627 of 1045	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	43.5	612 of 1032	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2015	59.9	414 of 1058	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	51.1	555 of 1089	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	43.5	697 of 1108	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	29.6	873 of 1085	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	48.5	634 of 1088	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2010	35.0	795 of 1066	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	31.9	809 of 1053	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	50.0	569 of 1084	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2007	34.8	822 of 1080	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	42.5	679 of 1074	36.8%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2019	47.8	469 of 907	48.3%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2024	18.6	578 of 668	13.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	27.9	723 of 917	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	26.6	711 of 898	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2019)48th percentile+18 vs school

White (2024)13th percentile-14 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2023-2024) ?

English Language Arts31%-10 vs state

Mathematics29%-14 vs state

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Schools Near Walnut Grove Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Mathematics (2025)			MAP Science (2025)	MAP English Language Arts (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Walnut Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	300 E College	Walnut Grove	65770	Greene County	Walnut Grove R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 788-2543	144	11	13.2	45.1%	137 (95.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.5%)								(n/a)								$10,379	$860	$9,520
Ash Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	100 N Maple Ln	Ash Grove	65604	Greene County	Ash Grove R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 751-2533	275	19	14.3	45.8%	264 (96.0%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)								(n/a)	45.2				56.2			$10,044	$756	$9,288
Marion C. Early Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5309 S Main	Morrisville	65710	Polk County	Marion C. Early R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 376-2215	283	21	13.4	45.9%	270 (95.4%)	5 (1.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.1%)	33.2	639^th of 900 public elementary schools	29.0%					(n/a)	31.3	55.2	19.2	27.7	25.8		31.8	$11,036	$1,166	$9,870
Dadeville R-II School	Public	PK, KG-5	17 Bearcat Trail	Dadeville	65635	Dade County	Dadeville R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 995-2201	100	9	11.3	36.0%	99 (99.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	71.4							$10,091	$1,337	$8,753
Everton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	509 E School St	Everton	65646	Dade County	Everton R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 535-2221	73	11	6.4	53.4%	71 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$15,941	$1,017	$14,925
Willard North Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	409 Farmer Rd	Willard	65781	Greene County	Willard R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 742-2597	340	30	11.2	44.7%	314 (92.4%)	5 (1.5%)	14 (4.1%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	90.8	66^th of 900 public elementary schools	92.7%		84.1	115^th of 906 public elementary schools	87.3%	49	64.8	69.2			64.8			$13,788	$452	$13,336
Willard East Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	518 Kime	Willard	65781	Greene County	Willard R-II	No	No	No	No	(417) 742-4639	322	25	12.9	34.8%	316 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	81	153^rd of 900 public elementary schools	83.0%		76.6	181^st of 906 public elementary schools	80.0%	28	63.3	63.0			47.4	62.9		$11,368	$443	$10,925
Willard Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	2625 N Farm Rd 101	Springfield	65802	Greene County	Willard R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 831-4440	404	32	12.4	41.3%	370 (91.6%)	6 (1.5%)	10 (2.5%)	7 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.7%)	88.1	90^th of 900 public elementary schools	90.0%		83.4	121^st of 906 public elementary schools	86.6%	31	64.0	65.0			61.5			$11,181	$795	$10,387
Pleasant Hope Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	311 W McCurry	Pleasant Hope	65725	Polk County	Pleasant Hope R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 267-2277	258	19	13.5	56.6%	250 (96.9%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58.4	375^th of 900 public elementary schools	58.3%		55.9	386^th of 906 public elementary schools	57.4%	11	41.4	41.4			50.9	46.2		$11,071	$600	$10,471
Fair Play Elementary	Public	K-6	301 N Walnut	Fair Play	65649	Polk County	Fair Play R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 654-2233	212	16	13.5	100.0%	197 (92.9%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.2%)								(n/a)		13.4			39.2			$13,184	$2,011	$11,172

Frequently Asked Questions about Walnut Grove Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Walnut Grove Elementary?

Students at Walnut Grove Elementary are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Walnut Grove Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 144 students attended Walnut Grove Elementary.

What district is Walnut Grove Elementary in?

Walnut Grove R-V

What schools do graduates of Walnut Grove Elementary attend?

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

High : Walnut Grove High

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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