- Enrollment
- 1,607
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Northport, AL
Walker Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Walker Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010339001294
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walker Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Northport · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 34.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Walker Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walker Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Northport, AL.
School address
District: Tuscaloosa County · Alabama
NCES ID 010339001294 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Walker Elementary School held near 742 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 010339001294 · Northport, AL Other · MID · TRAD
743 enr · 17.7:1 · 34.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Tuscaloosa County High School (1,607 students)
Walker Elementary School held near 742 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 45.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Walker Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tuscaloosa Cou
Tuscaloosa County High School
1,607 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High School
1,434 students
- Brookwood High
Brookwood High School
1,076 students
- Lake View Elem
Lake View Elementary School
744 students
- This school
Walker Elementary School
743 students
- Echols Middle
Echols Middle School
738 students
What this shows Walker Elementary School reports 743 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walker Elementary School compares
Walker Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.7% | ▼ 41% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 743 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
743
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 55% in Alabama - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,564
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 743 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.5, Walker Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tuscaloosa County reports $11,564 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walker Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake View Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Echols Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walker Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Northport
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Northport Elementary School
Standard public school
558 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Flatwoods Elementary School
Standard public school
459 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Matthews Elementary School
Standard public school
401 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Faucettvestavia Elementary School
Standard public school
343 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Crestmont Elementary School
Standard public school
268 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Lloyd Wood Education Center
Special-education school
205 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~743 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Walker Elementary School
How many students attend Walker Elementary School?
Walker Elementary School has 743 students enrolled. It is a public school in Northport, AL. CCD year-over-year: 760 (2022-23) → 742 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walker Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walker Elementary School is 17.7:1, which is 0% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walker Elementary School?
34.7% of students at Walker Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walker Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Walker Elementary School is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Northport, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walker Elementary School?
Walker Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Walker Elementary School rank among schools in Northport?
By Resource Investment Index, Walker Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Northport, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Northport on the city page.
What other schools are in Tuscaloosa County?
Besides Walker Elementary School, Tuscaloosa County also operates Tuscaloosa County High School (1,607 students), Hillcrest High School (1,434 students), and Brookwood High School (1,076 students). See the Tuscaloosa County district page for the complete list.