Serving 506 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William Walker Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 506 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Walker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
William Walker Elementary School's student population of 506 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
506 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
William Walker Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Walker Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#909 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
59%
26%
Black
2%
3%
White
27%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Walker Elementary School's ranking?
William Walker Elementary School is ranked #909 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are William Walker Elementary School often compared to?
William Walker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aloha-huber Park School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend William Walker Elementary School?
506 students attend William Walker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of William Walker Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William Walker Elementary School?
William Walker Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does William Walker Elementary School offer ?
William Walker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William Walker Elementary School part of?
William Walker Elementary School is part of Beaverton SD 48j School District.
School Reviews
5 10/25/2021
This is my 7th year working at William Walker Elementary. The teacher population has remained flat because once someone is hired on here they don''t want to leave. I have never seen such a high level of care, support, encouragement, and dedication as I have found from all the staff here at William Walker Elementary.
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