Serving 381 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Roy Lee Walker Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Roy Lee Walker Elementary serves the southwest part of McKinney, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Families typically drive 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.4 miles away.
- 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 381 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
381 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2000
School Motto
Every Student, Every Day!
School Rankings
Roy Lee Walker Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roy Lee Walker Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#475 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #475 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Roy Lee Walker Elementary School often compared to?
Roy Lee Walker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glen Oaks Elementary School, Robert L Puster Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Roy Lee Walker Elementary School?
381 students attend Roy Lee Walker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Roy Lee Walker Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roy Lee Walker Elementary School?
Roy Lee Walker Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than 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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