Walker Elementary School

900 S 119th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 384 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Walker Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 384 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 20% in WI
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Walker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

Walker Elementary School's student population of 384 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
384 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Walker Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walker Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#349 out of 1962 schools
(Top 20%)
50-54%
40%
50-54%
38%
50-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
20%
14%
Black
7%
9%
White
58%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Walker Elementary School's ranking?
Walker Elementary School is ranked #349 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Walker Elementary School?
384 students attend Walker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Walker Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walker Elementary School?
Walker Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Walker Elementary School offer ?
Walker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Walker Elementary School part of?
Walker Elementary School is part of West Allis-West Milwaukee School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 384 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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