Walker Elementary School serves 251 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
251 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
(98-99)n/a
n/a
Asian
(98-99)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(98-99)n/a
1%
Black
(98-99)97%
24%
White
(98-99)3%
73%
Hawaiian
(98-99)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(98-99)n/a
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Shelby County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Walker Elementary School?
251 students attend Walker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Walker Elementary School students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walker Elementary School?
Walker Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Walker Elementary School offer ?
Walker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Walker Elementary School part of?
Walker Elementary School is part of Shelby County School District.
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