Enrollment
755
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monroe, GA
Walker Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Walker Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130539001768
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walker Park Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 31.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Walker Park Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walker Park Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Monroe, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walker Park Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walker Park Elementary School
Walker Park Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Monroe, Georgia, enrolling 755 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 755 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 378 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #291, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 755 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Monroe's public schools, it stands alongside Atha Road Elementary School (771 students): Walker Park Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.8:1 vs 14.3:1).
Walton County also operates Loganville High School (1,911 students) and Walnut Grove High School (1,511 students) alongside Walker Park Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Walker Park Elementary School compares
Walker Park Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.2% | ▼ 49% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 755 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
755
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Georgia - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,697
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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 755 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 65.3%
African American 16.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, Walker Park Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Walton County, which includes Walker Park Elementary School.
$11,697
Per student
-16%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.2%
State 40.4%
Federal 15.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Walker Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loganville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut Grove High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Loganville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monroe Area High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Youth Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walker Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,320
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Monroe
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~755 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Walker Park Elementary School
How many students attend Walker Park Elementary School?
Walker Park Elementary School has 755 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monroe, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walker Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walker Park Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walker Park Elementary School?
31.2% of students at Walker Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walker Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Walker Park Elementary School is White at 65.3% of enrollment, in Monroe, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walker Park Elementary School?
Walker Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Walker Park Elementary School rank among schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Walker Park Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Monroe, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Monroe on the city page.
Is Walker Park Elementary School a good school?
Walker Park Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Walton County?
Besides Walker Park Elementary School, Walton County also operates Loganville High School (1,911 students), Walnut Grove High School (1,511 students), and Loganville Middle School (1,320 students). See the Walton County district page for the complete list.
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