Walker Early Learning Center serves 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Walker Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Walker Early Learning Center's student population of 405 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Walker Early Learning Center is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
9%
Black
1%
11%
White
83%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Walker Early Learning Center?
405 students attend Walker Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Walker Early Learning Center students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walker Early Learning Center?
Walker Early Learning Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Walker Early Learning Center offer ?
Walker Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Walker Early Learning Center part of?
Walker Early Learning Center is part of Wayne County School District.
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