Walker Butte School serves 635 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Minority enrollment was 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
635 students
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
34 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
32%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
64%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Walker Butte School?
635 students attend Walker Butte School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Walker Butte School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Walker Butte School offer ?
Walker Butte School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Walker Butte School part of?
Walker Butte School is part of Florence Unified School District (4437).
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