- Enrollment
- 2,385
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Walker, LA
Walker Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Walker Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220102000776
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walker Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Walker · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 67.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Walker Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walker Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Walker, LA.
School address
District: Livingston Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220102000776 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Walker Elementary School held near 695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 47.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 220102000776 · Walker, LA Other · MID · TRAD
623 enr · 19.5:1 · 67.8% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Denham Springs High School (2,385 students)
Walker Elementary School held near 695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 47.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Walker Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Denham Springs
Denham Springs High School
2,385 students
- Walker High Sc
Walker High School
2,006 students
- Live Oak High
Live Oak High School
1,392 students
- Denham Springs 811
Denham Springs Junior High School
811 students
- Denham Springs 735
Denham Springs Freshman High School
735 students
- This school 623
Walker Elementary School
623 students
What this shows Walker Elementary School reports 623 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 Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 16% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.8% | ▲ 8% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 623 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
623
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,047
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
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 623 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 52.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.4%
African American 17.5%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Walker Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Livingston Parish reports $12,047 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denham Springs High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Live Oak High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denham Springs Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denham Springs Freshman High School | Similar size | Lower 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
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Walker
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~623 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walker Elementary School
How many students attend Walker Elementary School?
Walker Elementary School has 623 students enrolled. It is a public school in Walker, LA. CCD year-over-year: 701 (2022-23) → 695 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walker Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walker Elementary School is 19.5:1, which is 16% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walker Elementary School?
67.8% of students at Walker Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walker Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Walker Elementary School is White at 52.0% of enrollment, in Walker, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walker Elementary School?
Walker Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Walker?
By Resource Investment Index, Walker Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Walker, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Walker on the city page.
What other schools are in Livingston Parish?
Besides Walker Elementary School, Livingston Parish also operates Denham Springs High School (2,385 students), Walker High School (2,006 students), and Live Oak High School (1,392 students). See the Livingston Parish district page for the complete list.