Walnut Elementary is a public elementary school in Baldwin Park that opened in 1980. Walnut Elementary offers a Spanish-English dual language program taught in all grades. The California Association of Bilingual Education has previously awarded this dual language program the Seal of Excellence, and students receive education in both languages with the goal of biliteracy. The school hosts several Hispanic heritage cultural events, promoting cultural awareness and celebrating every student.
Walnut Elementary has a student council where students in Grades 3-5 have the opportunity to learn leadership and negotiation skills. Through a partnership with Think Together, Walnut Elementary offers after-school programs to meet the needs of working parents and provide additional enrichment in the arts for their children. Virtual and in-person programs are available for students who need help with homework, diversity education and other supplemental learning tools. The school also hosts parenting classes and professional development courses, providing vital resources to the community.
Walnut Elementary
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
4701 Walnut St,
Baldwin Park, CA
Baldwin Park Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Christine Heinrichs
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
40%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
B
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Teachers
15
Full Time Teachers
15
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
19.2%
State Average
17.9%
Science
13.2%
State Average
9.9%
Student Diversity
Female
54.9%
Male
45.1%
Hispanic
91%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.8%
White
1.2%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
6/2/2011
I liked this school at first but then started noticing that this school is not very helpful. Some of th staff members are rude and the kids never go on fieldtrips. My daughter is in 2nd grade and has only gone on 1 trip outside of the school even after we work hard to do the fund raisers. I am very...
6/2/2011
To parent of 2nd grader: My son attended a week long fieldtrip to a science camp! It was amazing! He also got to attend a trip to Knott's. Walnut has wonderful teachers but you should still do your research. The school does a good job with honoring parent teacher requests. In some cases, parents hav...
6/1/2010
I like the parent teacher involvement. The teachers have the best interest at hand for every child. I find it to be a safe and enviroment and extremely hands on. My only concern is the lack of funds preventing the students in participating in fieldtrips but I think if the school staff would ask the...
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Average Home Value
$727,354
Median Lot Size
6,098 Sq Ft
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Walnut Elementary is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Baldwin Park, CA, in the Baldwin Park neighborhood, and is served by the Baldwin Park Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 449 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 26:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 40% are proficient in reading. Walnut Elementary has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $727,354. Discover additional schools in the area, like Baldwin Park High School, North Park Continuation High, Sierra Vista High, and more. Learn more about what Baldwin Park has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Walnut Elementary.