- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ashland, OR
Walker Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Walker Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410156000399
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walker Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Oregon schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Ashland · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Walker Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walker Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Ashland, OR.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Walker Elementary School grew from 221 students in 2022-23 to 248 in 2023-24 (+12.2%).
Teacher FTE held 16.1 → 15.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 410156000399 · Ashland, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
242 enr · 15.1:1 · 33.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Ashland High School (877 students)
Walker Elementary School grew from 221 students in 2022-23 to 248 in 2023-24 (+12.2%). Teacher FTE held 16.1 → 15.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Walker Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ashland High S
Ashland High School
877 students
- Ashland Middle
Ashland Middle School
529 students
- Helman Element 260
Helman Elementary School
260 students
- Bellview Eleme 248
Bellview Elementary School
248 students
- This school 242
Walker Elementary School
242 students
- Trails Outdoor 157
Trails Outdoor School
157 students
What this shows Walker Elementary School reports 242 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walker Elementary School compares
Walker Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 37% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 28% in Oregon - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$18,714
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 181 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Two or More 11.2%
Asian 2.9%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Walker Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ashland Sd 5 reports $18,714 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ashland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Helman Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bellview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trails Outdoor School | Smaller | Similar 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
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Ashland
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Helman Elementary School
Standard public school
260 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Bellview Elementary School
Standard public school
248 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Trails Outdoor School
Standard public school
157 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Pinehurst Elementary School
Standard public school
8 students 4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~242 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walker Elementary School
How many students attend Walker Elementary School?
Walker Elementary School has 242 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ashland, OR. CCD year-over-year: 221 (2022-23) → 248 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walker Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walker Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walker Elementary School?
33.0% of students at Walker Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walker Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Walker Elementary School is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in Ashland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walker Elementary School?
Walker Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 elementary schools in Ashland?
By Resource Investment Index, Walker Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Ashland, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ashland on the city page.
What other schools are in Ashland Sd 5?
Besides Walker Elementary School, Ashland Sd 5 also operates Ashland High School (877 students), Ashland Middle School (529 students), and Helman Elementary School (260 students). See the Ashland Sd 5 district page for the complete list.