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WALKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1701 S 40TH, SPRINGDALE, AR 72762SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
597
Students
Total enrolled
$12,773
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 11% vs nat'l
17.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 17% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 15% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 597 students in grades PK–05 in SPRINGDALE, Arkansas.
11% below average funding
District spends $12,773 per pupil, 11% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

WALKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a large elementary in SPRINGDALE, Arkansas, serving grades PK–05 with 597 students. The district invests $12,773 per student — 11% below the national average of $14,347, with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 69% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at WALKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

597
Total Students
17.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
69%
Free Lunch
33
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution316 male · 281 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility69%
National avg 52% · 409 students
Student Composition
39%
41%
11%
Asian2%
White39%
Hispanic / Latino41%
Black3%
Multiracial4%
Pacific Islander11%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 051266001396

Academic Outcomes at WALKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 42th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 72762

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,773Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,773
State avg
$14,269
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,620
Student Support$2,427
Administration$1,533
Operations$1,916
Other$1,277
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,773 spent per student, an estimated $5,659 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
52%
29%
State government
52.5%
Local (property tax)
29.0%
Federal programs
18.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
HUNT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLINDA CHILDERS KNAPP ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSONORA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMONITOR ELEMENTARY
+13 more
↓
Middle
HELEN TYSON MIDDLE SCHOOLHELLSTERN MIDDLE SCHOOLSONORA MIDDLE SCHOOLJ. O. KELLY MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
HAR-BER HIGH SCHOOLSPRINGDALE HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyWashington County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (479)750-8874
NCES ID: 051266001396
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in SPRINGDALE seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT
High
HAR-BER HIGH SCHOOL
2,274 students · 09–12
● 42 opp53% FRL
High
SPRINGDALE HIGH SCHOOL
2,158 students · 10–12
● 42 opp81% FRL
Other
SPRINGDALE SCHOOL OF INNOVATIONS
2,116 students · KG–12
● 42 opp58% FRL
Other
CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
890 students · 08–09
● 42 opp46% FRL
Elem
HUNT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
842 students · PK–05
● 42 opp55% FRL
Mid
HELEN TYSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
786 students · 06–07
● 42 opp84% FRL
Mid
HELLSTERN MIDDLE SCHOOL
781 students · 06–07
● 42 opp43% FRL
Other
SOUTHWEST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
744 students · 08–09
● 42 opp79% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1701 S 40TH, SPRINGDALE, AR 72762
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.