Serving 242 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Walker Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Walker Elementary School serves the southwest part of Ashland, OR, encompassing an area of approximately 27 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 12.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Walker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Walker Elementary School's student population of 242 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
242 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Walker Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walker Elementary School is 0.51, which is less 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
#233 out of 1174 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
18%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
67%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
11%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.9%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. View full 23-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walker Elementary School's ranking?
Walker Elementary School is ranked #233 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Walker Elementary School often compared to?
Walker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Helman Elementary School, Bellview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Walker Elementary School?
242 students attend Walker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Walker Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walker Elementary School?
Walker Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Walker Elementary School offer ?
Walker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Walker Elementary School part of?
Walker Elementary School is part of Ashland SD 5 School District.
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