Serving 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, W.h.a. Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: W.H.A. Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Walker, MN, covering an area of approximately 514.1 square miles. Families may typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 21.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
W.h.a. Elementary School's student population of 369 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
369 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
W.h.a. Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W.h.a. Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1324 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
28%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.6%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W.h.a. Elementary School's ranking?
W.h.a. Elementary School is ranked #1324 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend W.h.a. Elementary School?
369 students attend W.h.a. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of W.h.a. Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W.h.a. Elementary School?
W.h.a. Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does W.h.a. Elementary School offer ?
W.h.a. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W.h.a. Elementary School part of?
W.h.a. Elementary School is part of Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. School District.
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