Walnut Avenue School serves 305 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Walnut Avenue School's student population of 305 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
305 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Walnut Avenue School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
16%
34%
Black
2%
15%
White
71%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
1%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Walnut Avenue School often compared to?
Walnut Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillside Avenue School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Walnut Avenue School?
305 students attend Walnut Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Walnut Avenue School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walnut Avenue School?
Walnut Avenue School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Walnut Avenue School offer ?
Walnut Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Walnut Avenue School part of?
Walnut Avenue School is part of Cranford Public School District.
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