Walnut Hills Community Elementary School

Summary:

Walnut Hills Community Elementary School is a public elementary school in Centennial, Colorado, serving 372 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Cherry Creek School District No. 5, which is ranked 28 out of 116 school districts in Colorado and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Walnut Hills Community Elementary School consistently outperforms the Cherry Creek School District and the state of Colorado in academic assessments, with significantly higher proficiency rates in CMAS/English Language Arts (67.4% vs. 48.3% for the district and 44.1% for the state) and CMAS/Math (56.8% vs. 40.8% for the district and 34.2% for the state) across all grades. The school also has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a racial makeup of 49.46% White, 21.51% Hispanic, 15.59% Asian, and 5.38% African American. Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (24.73%) compared to nearby schools, indicating a relatively higher socioeconomic status of the student population.

Despite having a more diverse student population, Walnut Hills Community Elementary School has been able to maintain high academic achievement, suggesting that the school has effective strategies in place to support students from various racial and ethnic backgrounds. When compared to the nearby schools within the Cherry Creek School District, such as High Plains Elementary School, Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School, and Lois Lenski Elementary School, Walnut Hills Community Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 8195 East Costilla Boulevard
       Centennial, CO  80112-1286


(720) 554-3800

District: Cherry Creek School District No. 5

SchoolDigger Rank:
141st of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,821 Help


Students who attend Walnut Hills Community Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Campus Middle School
High:    Cherry Creek High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  344

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.2%
Hispanic:
23.3%
Asian:
15.7%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.9% Help


 See top rated Colorado elementary schools

 Compare Walnut Hills Community Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Walnut Hills Community Elementary School ranks better than 85% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 11th among 46 ranked elementary schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.98. (See more...)
Help
Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Student population at Walnut Hills Community Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.2%), Hispanic (23.3%), Asian (15.7%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 34.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walnut Hills Community Elementary School is 14.7, which is the 16th best among 46 elementary schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5. (See more...)
Help
Compare Walnut Hills Community Elementary School employs 23.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walnut Hills Community Elementary School is $13,821. 38 elementary schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Walnut Hills Community Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Walnut Hills Community Elementary School 141st of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Walnut Hills Community Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
White students:


Cherry Creek School District No. 5:

SchoolDigger ranks Cherry Creek School District No. 5 28th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Walnut Hills Community Elementary School?

Rank History for Walnut Hills Community Elementary School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Walnut Hills Community Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 78.80 161st 808 80.1%
2005 79.92 135th 823 83.6%
2006 80.47 125th 829 84.9%
2007 76.13 186th 852 78.2%
2008 74.68 202nd 849 76.2%
2009 80.43 148th 872 83.0%
2010 76.41 197th 925 78.7%
2011 80.87 149th 935 84.1%
2012 77.55 190th 935 79.7%
2013 78.85 184th 954 80.7%
2014 68.70 282nd 962 70.7%
2015 74.03 207th 938 77.9%
2016 69.68 251st 914 72.5%
2017 83.69 117th 929 87.4%
2018 80.05 169th 917 81.6%
2019 80.71 160th 965 83.4%
2021 84.29 113th 710 84.1%
2022 81.29 151st 921 83.6%
2023 82.67 139th 933 85.1%
2024 82.98 141st 943 85.0%
See the entire list of Colorado Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Walnut Hills Community Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 73.01 61st 365 83.3%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Walnut Hills Community Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.41 190th 690 72.5%
2019 81.29 108th 758 85.8%
2024 82.19 97th 684 85.8%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Walnut Hills Community Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.51 93rd 110 15.5%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at Walnut Hills Community Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.05 30th 693 95.7%
2019 64.96 227th 764 70.3%
2024 83.04 95th 683 86.1%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for White students at Walnut Hills Community Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.75 185th 596 69.0%
2022 73.37 104th 454 77.1%
2023 61.81 198th 525 62.3%
2024 70.09 133rd 539 75.3%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, 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.

Walnut Hills Community Elementary School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 






Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 1)
0%

0%

0%

0%

100%

  

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Walnut Hills Community Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 376 3 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1989 377 4 12 8 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1990 349 2 10 11 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1991 347 6 7 13 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1992 300 6 11 12 1 n/a n/a 0 330
1993 284 5 10 11 1 n/a n/a 0 311
1994 283 5 9 11 1 n/a n/a 0 309
1995 269 7 8 9 1 n/a n/a 0 294
1996 269 7 8 9 1 n/a n/a 0 294
1997 261 5 8 33 2 n/a n/a 0 309
1998 286 7 27 26 2 n/a n/a 0 348
1999 252 28 28 28 2 n/a n/a 0 338
2000 274 5 25 42 1 n/a n/a 0 347
2001 254 7 30 52 1 n/a n/a 0 344
2002 302 14 20 37 0 n/a n/a 0 373
2003 302 14 20 37 0 n/a n/a 0 373
2004 309 12 32 44 0 n/a n/a 0 397
2005 307 11 26 41 4 n/a n/a 0 389
2006 331 13 26 39 4 n/a n/a 0 413
2007 333 16 39 40 4 n/a n/a 0 432
2008 352 15 34 33 3 n/a n/a 0 437
2009 339 10 50 22 5 n/a n/a 0 426
2010 350 13 29 32 4 n/a n/a 0 428
2011 308 9 25 53 4 1 29 0 429
2012 303 9 25 49 4 1 24 0 415
2013 280 4 29 50 3 1 32 0 399
2014 274 4 29 60 5 0 30 0 402
2015 274 5 27 64 4 1 30 0 405
2016 237 6 35 50 6 1 28 0 363
2017 219 5 26 48 5 0 25 0 328
2018 230 10 47 46 4 0 30 0 367
2019 228 14 80 53 5 0 33 0 413
2020 217 21 71 55 2 0 38 0 404
2021 194 27 53 61 3 1 25 0 364
2022 190 19 59 73 1 0 16 0 358
2023 184 20 58 80 0 0 30 0 372
2024 152 16 54 80 0 2 40 0 344

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 Hills Community Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 394 18.7 21.0 n/a
1989 401 20.3 19.7 0.7
1990 372 19.3 19.2 0.8
1991 373 17.2 21.6 2.1
1992 330 18.5 17.8 1.2
1993 311 17.2 18.1 2.9
1994 309 17.7 17.5 2.9
1995 294 17.1 17.2 4.8
1996 294 17.1 17.2 4.8
1997 309 18.0 17.2 3.6
1998 348 19.5 17.8 6
1999 338 20.9 16.2 5.6
2000 347 21.2 16.4 9.8
2001 344 19.8 17.4 11.9
2002 373 26.6 14.0 8.3
2003 373 26.6 14.0 8.3
2004 397 25.2 15.8 9.1
2005 389 23.9 16.3 8.5
2006 413 23.1 17.9 9.7
2007 432 24.0 18.0 12.5
2008 437 22.0 19.9 13.7
2009 426 22.7 18.8 11
2010 428 21.2 20.1 13.8
2011 429 20.2 21.2 14.9
2012 415 19.1 21.7 13.3
2013 399 19.8 20.0 16.5
2014 402 18.1 22.1 17.9
2015 405 21.0 19.2 19.8
2016 363 20.0 18.1 17.6
2017 328 16.7 19.5 15.2
2018 367 18.7 19.5 15.8
2019 413 19.2 21.4 14
2020 404 20.2 19.9 15.1
2021 364 18.2 19.9 20.1
2022 358 20.7 17.2 24
2023 372 20.9 17.7 24.7
2024 344 23.4 14.7 34.9

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 Hills Community Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 394 18.7 21.0 n/a
1989 401 20.3 19.7 0.7
1990 372 19.3 19.2 0.8
1991 373 17.2 21.6 2.1
1992 330 18.5 17.8 1.2
1993 311 17.2 18.1 2.9
1994 309 17.7 17.5 2.9
1995 294 17.1 17.2 4.8
1996 294 17.1 17.2 4.8
1997 309 18.0 17.2 3.6
1998 348 19.5 17.8 6
1999 338 20.9 16.2 5.6
2000 347 21.2 16.4 9.8
2001 344 19.8 17.4 11.9
2002 373 26.6 14.0 8.3
2003 373 26.6 14.0 8.3
2004 397 25.2 15.8 9.1
2005 389 23.9 16.3 8.5
2006 413 23.1 17.9 9.7
2007 432 24.0 18.0 12.5
2008 437 22.0 19.9 13.7
2009 426 22.7 18.8 11
2010 428 21.2 20.1 13.8
2011 429 20.2 21.2 14.9
2012 415 19.1 21.7 13.3
2013 399 19.8 20.0 16.5
2014 402 18.1 22.1 17.9
2015 405 21.0 19.2 19.8
2016 363 20.0 18.1 17.6
2017 328 16.7 19.5 15.2
2018 367 18.7 19.5 15.8
2019 413 19.2 21.4 14
2020 404 20.2 19.9 15.1
2021 364 18.2 19.9 20.1
2022 358 20.7 17.2 24
2023 372 20.9 17.7 24.7
2024 344 23.4 14.7 34.9

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 Hills Community Elementary School

Help

YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,252
2020 $10,360
2021 $10,425
2022 $12,206
2023 $13,821

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Walnut Hills Community Elementary School

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 160th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 139th of 933 Elementary schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Walnut Hills Community Elementary School)53.154.8
 1.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)48.546.1
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Walnut Hills Community Elementary School)47.947.7
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)49.947.8
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Walnut Hills Community Elementary School)71.174.4
 3.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)53.949.3
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Walnut Hills Community Elementary School)53.373.7
 20.4%
   4th Grade Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)39.636.4
 3.2%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Walnut Hills Community Elementary School)55.450
 5.4%
   5th Grade Science (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)41.139.4
 1.7%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Walnut Hills Community Elementary School)70.862.9
 7.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)51.854.9
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Walnut Hills Community Elementary School)50.864.7
 13.9%
   5th Grade Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)42.142.7
 0.6%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Walnut Hills Community Elementary School)65.463.8
 1.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)50.849.7
 1.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Walnut Hills Community Elementary School)50.661.2
 10.6%
   All Grades Math (Cherry Creek School District No. 5)43.139.9
 3.2%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students413372
 9.9%
African American1420
 42.9%
American Indian50
 100%
Asian8058
 27.5%
Hispanic5380
 50.9%
Pacific Islander00
White228184
 19.3%
Two or More Races3330
 9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14%24.7%
 10.7%


Schools Near Walnut Hills Community Elementary School









Frequently Asked Questions about Walnut Hills Community Elementary School

Students who attend Walnut Hills Community Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Campus Middle School
High : Cherry Creek High School

Walnut Hills Community Elementary School ranks 141st of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 344 students attended Walnut Hills Community Elementary School.

Students at Walnut Hills Community Elementary School are 44% White, 23% Hispanic, 16% Asian, 12% Two or more races, 5% African American.


Rate Walnut Hills Community Elementary School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Walnut Hills Community Elementary School!




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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 45 milliseconds.