Walker Elementary School (Closed 2021)

811 E. Bishop St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Walker Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
401 students
This chart displays total students of Walker Elementary School by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
16 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Walker Elementary School by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
45-49%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Walker Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
45-49%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Walker Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Walker Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)
9%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Walker Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
(19-20)
90%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Walker Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Black
(19-20)
n/a
5%
White
(19-20)
n/a
23%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Walker Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Walker Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Walker Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
79%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Walker Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Walker Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Walker Elementary School?
401 students attend Walker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Walker Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Walker Elementary School offer ?
Walker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Walker Elementary School part of?
Walker Elementary School is part of Santa Ana Unified School District.

School Calendar

View the Walker Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
First Day of School (K-12)
August 12, 2024 (Monday)

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