C+
Average
62/100

Walnut Grove Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 601 WASHINGTON AVE, Walnut Grove, MN 56180
Overall
C+
62/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 47th percentile in Minnesota
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.91 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 39th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Minnesota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

62
Repit Score
out of 100
310
Students
enrolled
13.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%47/1000.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%39/100Students gain 0.91 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.01 in 2009–19; 38th percentile in Minnesota (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 40% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Minnesota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +3 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Minnesota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency52% (−1 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency67% (+20 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Minnesota state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%72%reading -7 pts, math +8 pts59th percentile (list)
Asian25%55%reading -30 pts, math +0 pts19th percentile (list)
Low-income37%52%reading -4 pts, math +18 pts57th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 601 WASHINGTON AVE
City Walnut Grove
ZIP Code 56180
District 2700183
NCES School ID 270018301738
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 56180

Understanding the community around Walnut Grove Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $64,219
Per Capita Income $33,985
Poverty Rate 10.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.9%
High School or Higher 89.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $99,300
Median Rent $575
Owner-Occupied 77.3%
Renter-Occupied 22.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Walnut Grove Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 68.7%
Asian 24.8%
Hispanic/Latino 4.8%
Black 0.3%
Two or More Races 1.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 310
Teachers (FTE) 22.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Walnut Grove Elementary?
Walnut Grove Elementary has a Repit School Score of 62 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Walnut Grove Elementary?
Walnut Grove Elementary has 310 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1.
What grades does Walnut Grove Elementary serve?
Walnut Grove Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Walnut Grove Elementary receive per student?
Walnut Grove Elementary receives $17,775 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Walnut Grove Elementary in 56180 ▼
Avg Home Value
$164,203
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+11.5%
% Renters
22.7%

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026