Walker Upper Elementary

Public 5-6

 1564 Dairy Road
       Charlottesville, VA  22903-1304


(434) 245-2412

District: Charlottesville City Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,762 Help


Students who attend Walker Upper Elementary usually attend:

High:    Charlottesville High

Feeder schools for Walker Upper Elementary:

Elementary:    Burnley-Moran Elementary
    Clark Elementary
    Greenbrier Elementary
    Jackson-Via Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  616

Racial breakdown:

White:
38.8%
African American:
26.6%
Hispanic:
14.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.8% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Walker Upper Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38.8%), African American (26.6%), Hispanic (14.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walker Upper Elementary is 11.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walker Upper Elementary is $11,762.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Walker Upper Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Charlottesville City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Charlottesville City Public Schools 91st of 131 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a citizen
Sunday, May 29, 2022

Open Quote Student behavior is out of control and violent offenses are under reported. Close Quote


by a student
Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Open Quote a lot of fights and not very hard skills, large gap in friends between minorities and white people. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Walker Upper Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 696 696
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 716 716
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 737 737
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 756 756
1993 369 321 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 699
1994 370 360 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 737
1995 336 353 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 700
1996 336 353 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 700
1997 348 333 9 7 0 n/a n/a 0 697
1998 317 319 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 647
1999 311 344 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 665
2000 321 394 7 11 0 n/a n/a -4 729
2001 299 364 7 15 1 n/a n/a 0 686
2002 263 323 14 19 2 n/a n/a 13 634
2003 263 323 14 19 2 n/a n/a 13 634
2004 280 345 15 17 0 n/a n/a 14 671
2005 257 323 15 15 0 n/a n/a 20 630
2006 268 265 16 21 1 n/a n/a 25 596
2007 223 271 18 22 1 n/a n/a 31 566
2008 215 271 15 28 0 n/a n/a 25 554
2009 221 230 21 22 0 n/a n/a 24 518
2010 228 240 25 25 1 n/a n/a 30 549
2011 239 227 24 42 1 0 21 0 554
2012 216 215 23 49 1 1 23 0 528
2013 214 219 26 48 1 1 29 0 538
2014 224 200 30 58 1 0 30 0 543
2015 211 187 35 60 0 0 35 0 528
2016 193 196 40 64 1 0 44 0 538
2017 197 213 38 77 1 0 42 0 568
2018 224 222 37 87 1 0 39 0 610
2019 246 251 40 83 0 0 36 0 656
2020 225 255 42 90 0 0 58 0 670
2021 230 217 37 83 0 0 61 0 628
2022 243 177 44 93 0 0 62 0 619
2023 239 164 35 90 0 0 88 0 616

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Walker Upper Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 696 54.2 12.8 n/a
1990 716 57.0 12.5 n/a
1991 737 56.4 13.0 n/a
1992 756 57.4 13.1 n/a
1993 699 55.7 12.5 n/a
1994 737 50.4 n/a 47.2
1995 700 n/a 0.0 48.3
1996 700 n/a 0.0 48.3
1997 697 n/a 0.0 47.2
1998 647 n/a 0.0 48.5
1999 665 61.0 10.9 52.6
2000 729 n/a 0.0 46.8
2001 686 64.0 10.7 49.6
2002 634 67.6 9.4 55.9
2003 634 67.6 9.4 55.9
2004 671 55.0 12.2 56.9
2005 630 60.0 10.5 69.8
2006 596 58.0 10.3 55.2
2007 566 57.8 9.8 57.9
2008 554 40.5 13.7 54.1
2009 518 38.0 13.6 56.7
2010 549 35.0 15.6 57.2
2011 554 38.0 14.5 54.7
2012 528 43.5 12.1 56.3
2013 538 47.6 11.2 54.6
2014 543 50.0 10.8 54.5
2015 528 47.0 11.2 55.1
2016 538 47.0 11.4 55
2017 568 51.0 11.1 55.5
2018 610 47.2 12.9 63.9
2019 656 49.3 13.2 54.6
2020 670 43.7 15.3 66
2021 628 49.7 12.6 n/a
2022 619 48.4 12.7 71.4
2023 616 51.5 11.9 71.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Walker Upper Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 696 54.2 12.8 n/a
1990 716 57.0 12.5 n/a
1991 737 56.4 13.0 n/a
1992 756 57.4 13.1 n/a
1993 699 55.7 12.5 n/a
1994 737 50.4 n/a 47.2
1995 700 n/a 0.0 48.3
1996 700 n/a 0.0 48.3
1997 697 n/a 0.0 47.2
1998 647 n/a 0.0 48.5
1999 665 61.0 10.9 52.6
2000 729 n/a 0.0 46.8
2001 686 64.0 10.7 49.6
2002 634 67.6 9.4 55.9
2003 634 67.6 9.4 55.9
2004 671 55.0 12.2 56.9
2005 630 60.0 10.5 69.8
2006 596 58.0 10.3 55.2
2007 566 57.8 9.8 57.9
2008 554 40.5 13.7 54.1
2009 518 38.0 13.6 56.7
2010 549 35.0 15.6 57.2
2011 554 38.0 14.5 54.7
2012 528 43.5 12.1 56.3
2013 538 47.6 11.2 54.6
2014 543 50.0 10.8 54.5
2015 528 47.0 11.2 55.1
2016 538 47.0 11.4 55
2017 568 51.0 11.1 55.5
2018 610 47.2 12.9 63.9
2019 656 49.3 13.2 54.6
2020 670 43.7 15.3 66
2021 628 49.7 12.6 n/a
2022 619 48.4 12.7 71.4
2023 616 51.5 11.9 71.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Walker Upper Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $9,607 (100.0%) $9,607
2020 $358 (3.4%) $10,202 (96.6%) $10,560
2021 $321 (2.7%) $11,441 (97.3%) $11,762

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Walker Upper Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Walker Upper Elementary)4250.7
 8.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Charlottesville City Public Schools)4150.2
 9.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Walker Upper Elementary)5250.2
 1.8%
   5th Grade Science (Charlottesville City Public Schools)5149.7
 1.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Walker Upper Elementary)5961.7
 2.7%
   5th Grade English Reading (Charlottesville City Public Schools)5861
 3%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Walker Upper Elementary)7748.3
 28.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Charlottesville City Public Schools)7547.6
 27.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Walker Upper Elementary)7157.9
 13.1%
   6th Grade English Reading (Charlottesville City Public Schools)6957.4
 11.6%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students656616
 6.1%
African American251164
 34.7%
American Indian00
Asian4035
 12.5%
Hispanic8390
 8.4%
Pacific Islander00
White246239
 2.8%
Two or More Races3688
 144.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.6%71.8%
 17.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Walker Upper Elementary

Students who attend Walker Upper Elementary usually go on to attend Charlottesville High

In the 2022-23 school year, 616 students attended Walker Upper Elementary.

Students at Walker Upper Elementary are 39% White, 27% African American, 15% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 6% Asian.


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