Esther L. Walter serves 490 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Math Proficiency: 46%
- Reading Proficiency: 48%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Esther L. Walter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Esther L. Walter's student population of 490 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
490 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Esther L. Walter is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)46%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)48%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
81%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
6%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Esther L. Walter often compared to?
Esther L. Walteris often viewed alongside schools like Richman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Esther L. Walter?
490 students attend Esther L. Walter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Esther L. Walter students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Esther L. Walter?
Esther L. Walter has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Esther L. Walter offer ?
Esther L. Walter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Esther L. Walter part of?
Esther L. Walter is part of Magnolia Elementary School District.
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