Walnut Bend Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 10620 Briar Forest
       Houston, TX  77042-2320


(713) 917-3540

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4174th of 4,647 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,162 Help


Students who attend Walnut Bend Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Revere Middle
High:    Westside High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.8 Help
Number of students:  676

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
48.5%
African American:
39.8%
White:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.5% Help


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Compare Details Walnut Bend Elementary ranks worse than 89.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 132nd among 170 ranked elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.09. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.5%), African American (39.8%), White (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walnut Bend Elementary is 19.8. 172 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walnut Bend Elementary is $10,162. 93 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Walnut Bend Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Walnut Bend Elementary 4174th of 4647 Texas public elementary schools. (See Walnut Bend Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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African American students:
Hispanic students:
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Houston Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Independent School District (Isd) 666th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Walnut Bend Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Walnut Bend Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 26.75 2976th 3465 14.1%
2005 34.05 2702nd 3475 22.2%
2006 5.74 3426th 3476 1.4%
2007 18.73 3425th 3724 8.0%
2008 13.81 3576th 3768 5.1%
2009 24.77 3407th 3884 12.3%
2010 24.40 3481st 3937 11.6%
2011 30.44 3372nd 4095 17.7%
2012 49.57 2310th 4206 45.1%
2013 51.00 2240th 4221 46.9%
2014 48.75 2405th 4260 43.5%
2015 41.08 2792nd 4320 35.4%
2016 30.70 3260th 4286 23.9%
2017 37.76 2669th 4329 38.3%
2018 30.18 3182nd 4359 27.0%
2019 23.14 3740th 4479 16.5%
2021 23.29 3620th 4578 20.9%
2022 24.14 3706th 4581 19.1%
2023 17.09 4174th 4647 10.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Walnut Bend Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.09 2099th 3226 34.9%
2019 34.57 2422nd 3333 27.3%
2021 33.50 2460th 3446 28.6%
2022 40.08 2220th 3487 36.3%
2023 24.78 3027th 3556 14.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Walnut Bend Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.49 2061st 3558 42.1%
2019 22.63 3313th 3684 10.1%
2021 31.95 2645th 3799 30.4%
2022 30.84 2961st 3952 25.1%
2023 26.32 3392nd 4086 17.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Walnut Bend Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.78 2864th 4264 32.8%
2019 27.64 3601st 4309 16.4%
2021 29.85 3401st 4451 23.6%
2022 28.03 3628th 4477 19.0%
2023 22.14 3994th 4521 11.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Walnut Bend Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.77 3205th 4306 25.6%
2019 23.19 3709th 4348 14.7%
2021 30.18 3177th 4499 29.4%
2022 30.48 3389th 4561 25.7%
2023 23.03 3871st 4588 15.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Walnut Bend Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.49 2628th 3106 15.4%
2019 27.73 2752nd 3184 13.6%
2021 38.75 2107th 3006 29.9%
2022 47.36 1962nd 2958 33.7%
2023 41.12 2218th 2980 25.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Walnut Bend Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.29 2415th 4240 43.0%
2019 34.71 3068th 4295 28.6%
2021 37.38 2772nd 4331 36.0%
2022 28.88 3582nd 4461 19.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Walnut Bend Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.26 3165th 4319 26.7%
2019 25.92 3538th 4357 18.8%
2021 20.34 3849th 4498 14.4%
2022 21.99 3868th 4563 15.2%
2023 15.28 4229th 4585 7.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Walnut Bend Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.39 674th 1005 32.9%
2019 7.10 970th 1009 3.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Walnut Bend Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.08 1457th 2483 41.3%
2019 44.29 1368th 2515 45.6%
2021 30.35 1846th 2444 24.5%
2022 29.30 1910th 2421 21.1%
2023 26.59 1992nd 2443 18.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Walnut Bend Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.58 3017th 4168 27.6%
2019 24.99 3581st 4188 14.5%
2021 24.95 3569th 4329 17.6%
2022 32.68 3239th 4376 26.0%
2023 23.62 3760th 4401 14.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Walnut Bend Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.14 1438th 3127 54.0%
2019 23.03 2699th 3142 14.1%
2021 25.69 2518th 3082 18.3%
2022 69.39 801st 3082 74.0%
2023 25.84 2570th 3106 17.3%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Open Quote I am a staff member at Walnut Bend AND a parent, and I see first-hand what lengths the teachers and administrators go to help each child achieve. My oldest went all the way through Walnut Bend (before I began working here) and is now a straight-A student in a magnet program. My youngest is still here at WB. I would recommend this school even if I did not work here. A school is not just test scores (although ours are improving!) A school is a loving, caring, structured environment where kids can feel safe and learn, and Walnut Bend is definitely that! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Walnut Bend Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 206 275 32 385 1 n/a n/a 0 899
1989 183 279 38 443 0 n/a n/a 0 943
1990 238 159 23 335 0 n/a n/a 0 755
1991 217 129 24 354 0 n/a n/a 0 724
1992 244 94 29 367 0 n/a n/a 0 734
1993 251 80 24 331 1 n/a n/a 0 687
1994 262 91 30 345 0 n/a n/a 0 728
1995 238 115 41 379 0 n/a n/a 0 773
1996 238 115 41 379 0 n/a n/a 0 773
1997 255 120 40 380 0 n/a n/a 0 795
1998 265 113 41 378 0 n/a n/a 0 797
1999 223 107 50 321 2 n/a n/a 0 703
2000 201 124 57 366 0 n/a n/a 0 748
2001 222 177 55 309 0 n/a n/a 0 763
2002 181 202 76 345 1 n/a n/a 0 805
2003 181 202 76 345 1 n/a n/a 0 805
2004 182 193 27 336 0 n/a n/a 0 738
2005 164 182 29 324 2 n/a n/a 0 701
2006 136 358 26 280 2 n/a n/a 0 802
2007 114 296 30 243 2 n/a n/a 0 685
2008 96 322 16 238 2 n/a n/a 0 674
2009 83 253 24 247 1 n/a n/a 0 608
2010 90 225 24 284 2 n/a n/a 0 625
2011 118 224 25 324 0 0 3 0 694
2012 94 188 18 341 0 0 7 0 648
2013 109 200 16 350 0 1 4 0 680
2014 107 238 17 376 0 4 7 0 749
2015 113 247 20 376 0 3 11 0 770
2016 92 255 28 374 1 3 5 0 758
2017 78 247 27 391 0 3 6 0 752
2018 80 250 24 379 1 0 8 0 742
2019 88 275 28 365 3 0 8 0 767
2020 82 253 25 368 3 0 14 0 745
2021 75 233 18 309 3 0 18 0 656
2022 56 276 18 307 1 1 18 0 677
2023 48 269 13 328 1 1 16 0 676

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 Bend Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 899 40.0 22.4 n/a
1989 943 n/a n/a n/a
1990 755 39.0 19.3 n/a
1991 724 39.0 18.5 n/a
1992 734 42.9 17.1 53
1993 687 44.0 15.6 54.4
1994 728 41.9 17.4 45.6
1995 773 43.6 17.7 51.7
1996 773 43.6 17.7 51.7
1997 795 46.2 17.2 43
1998 797 45.0 17.7 40.5
1999 703 42.0 16.7 49.6
2000 748 43.0 17.4 47.9
2001 763 42.0 18.2 50.9
2002 805 50.0 16.1 56.8
2003 805 50.0 16.1 56.8
2004 738 49.9 14.8 56.6
2005 701 45.7 15.3 60.8
2006 802 45.0 17.8 74.6
2007 685 44.0 15.6 59.7
2008 674 40.0 16.9 56.4
2009 608 39.0 15.6 59.7
2010 625 39.5 15.8 59.8
2011 694 40.2 17.2 50.4
2012 648 35.0 18.5 45.2
2013 680 38.4 17.6 79.4
2014 749 40.1 18.6 84.1
2015 770 41.0 18.7 82.2
2016 758 44.0 17.2 85.5
2017 752 42.4 17.7 89.5
2018 742 42.6 17.4 84.2
2019 767 41.6 18.4 86.7
2020 745 39.6 18.7 84.8
2021 656 39.9 16.4 84.3
2022 677 38.9 17.3 86.9
2023 676 34.0 19.8 90.5

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 Bend Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 899 40.0 22.4 n/a
1989 943 n/a n/a n/a
1990 755 39.0 19.3 n/a
1991 724 39.0 18.5 n/a
1992 734 42.9 17.1 53
1993 687 44.0 15.6 54.4
1994 728 41.9 17.4 45.6
1995 773 43.6 17.7 51.7
1996 773 43.6 17.7 51.7
1997 795 46.2 17.2 43
1998 797 45.0 17.7 40.5
1999 703 42.0 16.7 49.6
2000 748 43.0 17.4 47.9
2001 763 42.0 18.2 50.9
2002 805 50.0 16.1 56.8
2003 805 50.0 16.1 56.8
2004 738 49.9 14.8 56.6
2005 701 45.7 15.3 60.8
2006 802 45.0 17.8 74.6
2007 685 44.0 15.6 59.7
2008 674 40.0 16.9 56.4
2009 608 39.0 15.6 59.7
2010 625 39.5 15.8 59.8
2011 694 40.2 17.2 50.4
2012 648 35.0 18.5 45.2
2013 680 38.4 17.6 79.4
2014 749 40.1 18.6 84.1
2015 770 41.0 18.7 82.2
2016 758 44.0 17.2 85.5
2017 752 42.4 17.7 89.5
2018 742 42.6 17.4 84.2
2019 767 41.6 18.4 86.7
2020 745 39.6 18.7 84.8
2021 656 39.9 16.4 84.3
2022 677 38.9 17.3 86.9
2023 676 34.0 19.8 90.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Walnut Bend Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,369 (16.5%) $6,926 (83.5%) $8,295
2020 $1,397 (15.0%) $7,905 (85.0%) $9,302
2021 $1,029 (10.1%) $9,132 (89.9%) $10,162

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Walnut Bend Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3740th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4174th of 4647 Elementary schools
 6.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Walnut Bend Elementary)2436
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Walnut Bend Elementary)4023
 17%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4541
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Walnut Bend Elementary)2531
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Walnut Bend Elementary)3333
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4443
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Walnut Bend Elementary)3735
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Walnut Bend Elementary)4418
 26%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5344
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Walnut Bend Elementary)338
 25%
   5th Grade Science (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4027
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students767676
 11.9%
African American275269
 2.2%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian2813
 53.6%
Hispanic365328
 10.1%
Pacific Islander01
White8848
 45.5%
Two or More Races816
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.7%90.5%
 3.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Walnut Bend Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 676 students attended Walnut Bend Elementary.

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

Middle : Revere Middle
High : Westside High School

Students at Walnut Bend Elementary are 49% Hispanic, 40% African American, 7% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Walnut Bend Elementary ranks in the bottom 10.2% of Texas elementary schools.


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