Serving 663 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Barbara Walker Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 663 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barbara Walker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Barbara Walker Elementary School's student population of 663 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
663 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Barbara Walker Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barbara Walker Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3250 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
32%
53%
Black
39%
13%
White
23%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barbara Walker Elementary School's ranking?
Barbara Walker Elementary School is ranked #3250 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Barbara Walker Elementary School often compared to?
Barbara Walker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crosby Elementary School, Blackburn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Barbara Walker Elementary School?
663 students attend Barbara Walker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Barbara Walker Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barbara Walker Elementary School?
Barbara Walker Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Barbara Walker Elementary School offer ?
Barbara Walker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Barbara Walker Elementary School part of?
Barbara Walker Elementary School is part of Crandall Independent School District.
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