The Old Dillard High School, also known as the Colored School or Walker Elementary, is a historic school in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It is located at 1001 Northwest 4th Street.
Serving 512 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Walker Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Walker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Walker Elementary School's student population of 512 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
512 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Walker Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walker Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3457 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
37%
Black
94%
21%
White
4%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walker Elementary School's ranking?
Walker Elementary School is ranked #3457 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Walker Elementary School often compared to?
Walker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dillard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Walker Elementary School?
512 students attend Walker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Walker Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
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 Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Walker Elementary School offer ?
Walker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Walker Elementary School part of?
Walker Elementary School is part of Broward School District.
In what neighborhood is Walker Elementary School located?
Walker Elementary School is located in the Dorsey Riverbend neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL. There are 1 other public schools located in Dorsey Riverbend.
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