- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Charlottesville, VA
Walker Upper Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Walker Upper Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510078000279
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walker Upper Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Virginia schools.
- #19 of 25
- public schools in Charlottesville · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 71.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Walker Upper Elementary has class sizes smaller than 86% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walker Upper Elementary ranks #19 of 25 public schools in Charlottesville, VA.
School address
District: Charlottesville City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510078000279 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Walker Upper Elementary held near 604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.5 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 510078000279 · Charlottesville, VA Elementary · MID · TRAD
570 enr · 11.2:1 · 71.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Charlottesville High (1,438 students)
Walker Upper Elementary held near 604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.5 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Walker Upper Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charlottesvill
Charlottesville High
1,438 students
- This school 570
Walker Upper Elementary
570 students
- Buford Middle 563
Buford Middle
563 students
- Jackson-Via El 370
Jackson-Via Elementary
370 students
- Johnson Elemen 327
Johnson Elementary
327 students
- Venable Elemen 320
Venable Elementary
320 students
What this shows Walker Upper Elementary reports 570 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walker Upper Elementary compares
Walker Upper Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.8% | ▲ 25% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 570 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
570
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 14% in Virginia - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$19,953
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.4%
African American 25.1%
Two or More 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Asian 7.0%
Largest group: White at 40.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.1, Walker Upper Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charlottesville City Public Schools reports $19,953 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walker Upper Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buford Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson-Via Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Johnson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Venable Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walker Upper Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar elementary schools in Charlottesville
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~570 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walker Upper Elementary
How many students attend Walker Upper Elementary?
Walker Upper Elementary has 570 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Charlottesville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 616 (2022-23) → 604 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walker Upper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Walker Upper Elementary is 11.2:1, which is 19% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 29% 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 Upper Elementary?
71.8% of students at Walker Upper Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walker Upper Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Walker Upper Elementary is White at 40.4% of enrollment, in Charlottesville, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walker Upper Elementary?
Walker Upper Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Upper Elementary rank among public schools in Charlottesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Walker Upper Elementary ranks #19 of 25 public schools in Charlottesville, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Charlottesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Charlottesville City Public Schools?
Besides Walker Upper Elementary, Charlottesville City Public Schools also operates Charlottesville High (1,438 students), Buford Middle (563 students), and Jackson-Via Elementary (370 students). See the Charlottesville City Public Schools district page for the complete list.