Roy Lee Walker Elementary School serves 451 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Roy Lee Walker Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 451 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Roy Lee Walker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Roy Lee Walker Elementary School's student population of 451 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
451 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Roy Lee Walker Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Roy Lee Walker Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#778 out of 8079 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
42%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%

Hispanic
13%
53%

Black
9%
13%

White
62%
26%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
56%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roy Lee Walker Elementary School's ranking?
Roy Lee Walker Elementary School is ranked #778 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Roy Lee Walker Elementary School?
451 students attend Roy Lee Walker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Roy Lee Walker Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roy Lee Walker Elementary School?
Roy Lee Walker Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Roy Lee Walker Elementary School offer ?
Roy Lee Walker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Roy Lee Walker Elementary School part of?
Roy Lee Walker Elementary School is part of Mckinney Independent School District.
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