- Enrollment
- 2,423
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Portland, OR
William Walker Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for William Walker Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 410192001232
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Walker Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of Oregon schools.
- #18 of 23
- schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 68.2%
- free-lunch eligible
William Walker Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Walker Elementary School ranks #18 of 23 schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: Beaverton Sd 48j · Oregon
NCES ID 410192001232 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
William Walker Elementary School shrank from 534 students in 2022-23 to 506 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.3 → 38.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 410192001232 · Portland, OR Other · MID · TRAD
523 enr · 13.1:1 · 68.2% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Westview High School (2,423 students)
William Walker Elementary School shrank from 534 students in 2022-23 to 506 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 40.3 → 38.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
William Walker Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westview High
Westview High School
2,423 students
- Sunset High Sc
Sunset High School
1,812 students
- Mountainside H
Mountainside High School
1,741 students
- Aloha High Sch
Aloha High School
1,658 students
- Beaverton High
Beaverton High School
1,436 students
- This school 523
William Walker Elementary School
523 students
What this shows William Walker Elementary School reports 523 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Walker Elementary School compares
William Walker Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.2% | ▲ 29% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 15% in Oregon - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.7%
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
$15,827
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 523 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.2%
White 25.0%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 3.8%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, William Walker Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Beaverton Sd 48j reports $15,827 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William Walker Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountainside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aloha High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beaverton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Walker Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,658
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,436
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Portland
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bonny Slope Elementary School
Standard public school
602 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Faubion Elementary School
Standard public school
585 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Vernon Elementary School
Standard public school
564 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Richmond Elementary School
Standard public school
530 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Mill Park Elementary School
Standard public school
494 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Park Elementary School
Standard public school
457 students 19:1 students per teacher
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 (~523 students)
Frequently asked questions about William Walker Elementary School
How many students attend William Walker Elementary School?
William Walker Elementary School has 523 students enrolled. It is a public school in Portland, OR. CCD year-over-year: 534 (2022-23) → 506 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Walker Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Walker Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 26% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 17% 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 William Walker Elementary School?
68.2% of students at William Walker Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Walker Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at William Walker Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.2% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Walker Elementary School?
William Walker Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 William Walker Elementary School rank among schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, William Walker Elementary School ranks #18 of 23 schools in Portland, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Portland on the city page.
What other schools are in Beaverton Sd 48j?
Besides William Walker Elementary School, Beaverton Sd 48j also operates Westview High School (2,423 students), Sunset High School (1,812 students), and Mountainside High School (1,741 students). See the Beaverton Sd 48j district page for the complete list.