Serving 433 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, David L Walker Elt ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
David L Walker Elt ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
David L Walker Elt's student population of 433 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
433 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
David L Walker Elt ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David L Walker Elt 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
#3786 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
36%
53%
Black
56%
13%
White
5%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David L Walker Elt's ranking?
David L Walker Elt is ranked #3786 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are David L Walker Elt often compared to?
David L Walker Eltis often viewed alongside schools like Sidney H Poynter, Harmony School Of Innovation - Fort Worth by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend David L Walker Elt?
433 students attend David L Walker Elt.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of David L Walker Elt students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of David L Walker Elt?
David L Walker Elt has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does David L Walker Elt offer ?
David L Walker Elt offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is David L Walker Elt part of?
David L Walker Elt is part of Crowley Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 9/19/2015
its a nice school I miss mrs.pierre she was a awesome teacher and who ever has her now take care of her your goiong to regret it if your mean to her take care now mrs pierre
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