Willis Shaw Elementary School vs. Walker Elementary School
Should I attend Willis Shaw Elementary School or Walker Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Willis Shaw Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Walker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 631 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Willis Shaw Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Serving 586 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Walker Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
631 students
586 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#135 out of 993 schools in AR
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#182 out of 993 schools in AR
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
45
46
Kindergarten Students
95
95
Grade 1 Students
93
100
Grade 2 Students
99
100
Grade 3 Students
96
77
Grade 4 Students
101
85
Grade 5 Students
102
83
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
18%
39%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
72%
43%
% Hawaiian
2%
12%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
14%
