- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Magnolia, AR
Walker Pre-K Center
Federal NCES profile for Walker Pre-K Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050004401123
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walker Pre-K Center earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Arkansas.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Magnolia · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 67.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 119
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Walker Pre-K Center ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Magnolia, AR.
School address
District: Magnolia School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050004401123 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Walker Pre-K Center held near 119 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 050004401123 · Magnolia, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
119 enr · 67.5% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Magnolia High School (797 students)
Walker Pre-K Center held near 119 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Walker Pre-K Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Magnolia High
Magnolia High School
797 students
- East Side Elem
East Side Elementary School
570 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
527 students
- Magnolia Jr. H
Magnolia Jr. High School
492 students
- This school 119
Walker Pre-K Center
119 students
What this shows Walker Pre-K Center reports 119 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walker Pre-K Center compares
Walker Pre-K Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.5% | ▲ 14% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 119 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
119
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
0.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,374
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 66.4%
White 18.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: African American at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Walker Pre-K Center is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
District finance for Magnolia School District reports $13,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walker Pre-K Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| East Side Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Magnolia Jr. High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Walker Pre-K Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Walker Pre-K Center
How many students attend Walker Pre-K Center?
Walker Pre-K Center has 119 students enrolled. It is a public school in Magnolia, AR. CCD year-over-year: 120 (2022-23) → 119 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walker Pre-K Center?
67.5% of students at Walker Pre-K Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walker Pre-K Center?
The largest demographic group at Walker Pre-K Center is African American at 66.4% of enrollment, in Magnolia, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walker Pre-K Center?
Walker Pre-K Center has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Walker Pre-K Center rank among public schools in Magnolia?
By Resource Investment Index, Walker Pre-K Center ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Magnolia, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Magnolia on the city page.
What other schools are in Magnolia School District?
Besides Walker Pre-K Center, Magnolia School District also operates Magnolia High School (797 students), East Side Elementary School (570 students), and Central Elementary School (527 students). See the Magnolia School District district page for the complete list.