Walnut Street School

Walnut Street School is a public elementary school in Des Moines, Iowa, for students in grades PK–5. Recent data shows that the school has about 244 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 14:1. Walnut Street School has a preschool program and is known for its gifted education programs, which offer different kinds of instruction to meet the needs of all kinds of learners. The student body is pretty diverse: about 33% are Black, 32% are White, 20% are Hispanic, 5–6% are Asian, and about 10% say they are two or more races. More than 55% of the students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which means that many of them come from low-income families. The academic performance of students at Walnut Street School is not very good. Only about 42% of students are good at math and 57% are good at reading and English Language Arts, which is lower than the state average. The school spends a lot of money on each student each year, about $16,042. The school is in downtown Des Moines and serves a close-knit urban community where housing is easier to find than in the suburbs. In general, Walnut Street School is strong in diversity and investing in resources, but it has academic problems with proficiency that show where it can improve.

The school is part of Des Moines Public Schools' long-term plan, which is backed by a $265 million bond.

Q1. What kinds of clubs and activities are there at Walnut Street School?

Ans. Walnut Street School has a lot of extracurricular activities that help students learn more, such as art and music programs, after-school clubs, and seasonal sports.

Q2. Does Walnut Street School help students who need extra help?

Ans. Yes, the school has special education services, individualized learning plans, and other accommodations to help students with different learning needs.

Q3. Does Walnut Street School have programs for English Language Learners (ELL)?

Ans. Walnut Street School helps non-native speakers do well in school by offering language development programs and help in the classroom.

Q4: How does the school make sure that students are safe and healthy?

Ans. The school uses safety rules, anti-bullying programs, and social-emotional learning programs to make sure that all students feel safe and supported.

Q5. Do parents want to be involved in school events?

Ans. Yes, parents can get involved by volunteering, going to parent-teacher conferences, school events, and parent organizations that help families and school staff work together.