Serving 417 students in grades 3-5, D F Walker Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
D F Walker Elementary School's student population of 417 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
417 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
D F Walker Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of D F Walker Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1450 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
41%
25%
White
42%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is D F Walker Elementary School's ranking?
D F Walker Elementary School is ranked #1450 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are D F Walker Elementary School often compared to?
D F Walker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Bertie Elementary School, Colerain Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend D F Walker Elementary School?
417 students attend D F Walker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of D F Walker Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of D F Walker Elementary School?
D F Walker Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does D F Walker Elementary School offer ?
D F Walker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is D F Walker Elementary School part of?
D F Walker Elementary School is part of Edenton-Chowan Schools School District.
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