Serving 219 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Walker Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 1% in OR)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 1%)
- 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
Student Attention
School Overview
Walker Elementary School's student population of 219 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
219 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Walker Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
18%
25%
Black
4%
2%
White
65%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Walker Elementary School?
219 students attend Walker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Walker Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walker Elementary School?
Walker Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, 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
What school district is Walker Elementary School part of?
Walker Elementary School is part of Ashland SD 5 School District.
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