Walker Elementary School

1701 S 40th
Springdale, AR 72762
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 597 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Walker Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 597 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 50% in AR
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Walker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Walker Elementary School's student population of 597 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
597 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Walker Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walker Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#333 out of 997 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Walker Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Walker Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Walker Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Walker Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Walker Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Asian
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Walker Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
41%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Walker Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Walker Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
39%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Walker Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
11%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Walker Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Walker Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Walker Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Walker Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Walker Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Walker Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Walker Elementary School's ranking?
Walker Elementary School is ranked #333 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Walker Elementary School often compared to?
Walker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bernice Young Elementary School, Willis Shaw Elementary School, Westwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Walker Elementary School?
597 students attend Walker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Walker Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 11% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walker Elementary School?
Walker Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Walker Elementary School offer ?
Walker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Walker Elementary School part of?
Walker Elementary School is part of Springdale School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 597 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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