Serving 368 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 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: D F Walker Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Edenton school district, covering approximately 233.6 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 10.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 17 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
D F Walker Elementary School's student population of 368 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
368 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Excellence through Transforming Experiences
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 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1450 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
38%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
6%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
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 Colerain Elementary School, West Bertie 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?
368 students attend D F Walker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of D F Walker Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 6% 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 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does D F Walker Elementary School offer ?
D F Walker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is D F Walker Elementary School part of?
D F Walker Elementary School is part of Edenton-Chowan Schools.
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