Serving 777 students in grades 4-5, Walker Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 28% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 53% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
777 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)28%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
17%
19%
Black
27%
36%
White
47%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% GA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% GA state average).
How many students attend Walker Elementary School?
777 students attend Walker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Walker Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walker Elementary School?
Walker Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walker Elementary School offer ?
Walker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Walker Elementary School part of?
Walker Elementary School is part of Long County School District.
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