Serving 605 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Walker Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 605 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Walker Elementary School serves the southwest part of Springdale, AR, covering an area of approximately 2.7 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Walker Elementary School's student population of 605 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
605 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Walker Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walker Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#378 out of 989 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
44%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
14%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.8%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walker Elementary School's ranking?
Walker Elementary School is ranked #378 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Walker Elementary School often compared to?
Walker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westwood Elementary School, Willis Shaw Elementary School, Bernice Young Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Walker Elementary School?
605 students attend Walker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Walker Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 14% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walker Elementary School?
Walker Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walker Elementary School offer ?
Walker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Walker Elementary School part of?
Walker Elementary School is part of Springdale School District.
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