Serving 574 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Walker Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 574 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Walker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
South Walker Elementary School's student population of 574 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
574 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Walker Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Walker Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#281 out of 1237 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
13%
9%
Black
17%
42%
White
63%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Walker Elementary School's ranking?
South Walker Elementary School is ranked #281 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are South Walker Elementary School often compared to?
South Walker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walker Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend South Walker Elementary School?
574 students attend South Walker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of South Walker Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Walker Elementary School?
South Walker Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Walker Elementary School offer ?
South Walker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is South Walker Elementary School part of?
South Walker Elementary School is part of Livingston Parish School District.
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