Walker Elementary School

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Walker Elementary School ranks 805 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Walker Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Crestview, Florida, which is part of the Okaloosa School District. The school has seen a steady decline in student racial diversity, with the percentage of white students increasing from 68.97% in 2020-2021 to 64.81% in 2022-2023.

While Walker Elementary's test scores are generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages, there are some areas of concern. The school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate was 45% in 2023-2024, compared to 58% for the district and 53% for the state. Additionally, Walker Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.95% to 62.32% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than nearby schools like James E Plew Elementary School and Lula J. Edge Elementary School. The school's spending per student has increased from $9,099 in 2019-2020 to $10,330 in 2022-2023, but it is still lower than some of the higher-performing nearby schools.

A significant concern at Walker Elementary is the high chronic absenteeism rate, which has risen from 9.9% in 2019-2020 to 26.3% in 2022-2023, notably higher than the Okaloosa School District and state averages. Addressing this issue, as well as the school's lower academic performance compared to its peers, should be a priority for the school and district to ensure that all students at Walker Elementary receive the support and resources they need to succeed.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2988 Stillwell Blvd
Crestview, FL 32539

(850) 689-7220

District: Okaloosa

SchoolDigger Rank:
805^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,330

Students who attend Walker Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Davidson Middle School
High:	Crestview High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 864

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.8%

African American:

13.8%

Two or more races:

10.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Walker Elementary School ranks better than 64.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 12^th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Okaloosa School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.64. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.8%), African American (13.8%), two or more races (10.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walker Elementary School is 16.3. 10 elementary schools in the Okaloosa School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Walker Elementary School employs 53 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walker Elementary School is $10,330. 11 elementary schools in the Okaloosa School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Walker Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Okaloosa:

SchoolDigger ranks Okaloosa 12^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Walker Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	76.11	375^th	1688	77.8%
2007	67.97	585^th	1786	67.2%
2008	76.37	381^st	1789	78.7%
2009	61.96	736^th	1847	60.2%
2010	55.89	909^th	1919	52.6%
2011	65.41	720^th	1985	63.7%
2012	67.29	641^st	1984	67.7%
2013	53.79	922^nd	2029	54.6%
2014	54.46	936^th	2064	54.7%
2016	61.69	789^th	2087	62.2%
2017	66.44	689^th	2112	67.4%
2018	62.30	768^th	2118	63.7%
2019	57.80	890^th	2182	59.2%
2021	49.68	1085^th	2247	51.7%
2022	49.09	1090^th	2219	50.9%
2023	58.91	869^th	2240	61.2%
2024	62.64	805^th	2256	64.3%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, April 29, 2019

This school is amazing! If I have any questions they always take the time to answer. They contact u immediately if some concerns arise. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Walker Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1990	597	84	8	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	697
1991	602	84	15	11	4	n/a	n/a	0	716
1992	609	83	13	12	5	n/a	n/a	0	722
1993	624	88	13	9	4	n/a	n/a	0	738
1994	637	87	14	8	4	n/a	n/a	0	750
1995	646	97	17	8	7	n/a	n/a	0	775
1996	646	97	17	8	7	n/a	n/a	0	775
1997	664	90	7	6	5	n/a	n/a	0	772
1998	598	109	5	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	722
1999	625	110	7	11	4	n/a	n/a	0	757
2000	642	94	3	8	5	n/a	n/a	0	752
2001	648	97	1	9	11	n/a	n/a	0	766
2002	472	122	2	6	5	n/a	n/a	0	607
2003	472	122	2	6	5	n/a	n/a	0	607
2004	489	125	2	15	6	n/a	n/a	0	637
2005	524	104	7	18	9	n/a	n/a	0	662
2006	542	113	4	17	5	n/a	n/a	0	681
2007	556	101	9	19	1	n/a	n/a	44	730
2008	561	112	6	19	2	n/a	n/a	52	752
2009	542	116	9	24	0	n/a	n/a	53	744
2010	529	115	12	30	0	n/a	n/a	46	732
2011	532	115	9	20	0	1	31	0	708
2012	523	121	8	14	1	1	33	0	701
2013	547	101	7	16	1	1	43	0	716
2014	537	100	6	12	1	2	61	0	719
2015	611	116	4	14	1	3	72	0	821
2016	613	124	2	14	1	5	82	0	841
2017	596	149	3	11	0	5	97	0	861
2018	598	151	1	20	0	3	84	0	857
2019	596	174	3	11	0	1	87	0	872
2020	575	146	5	15	0	1	88	0	830
2021	529	140	4	21	1	5	67	0	767
2022	562	140	4	49	3	7	83	0	848
2023	560	119	8	72	2	11	92	0	864

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Walker Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	697	36.0	19.3	42
1991	716	40.0	17.9	43.2
1992	722	40.0	18.0	33.5
1993	738	40.0	18.5	35.1
1994	750	41.0	18.3	37.9
1995	775	40.0	19.4	36.1
1996	775	40.0	19.4	36.1
1997	772	41.0	18.8	35.1
1998	722	41.0	17.6	39.5
1999	757	40.0	18.9	54.6
2000	752	41.0	18.3	52
2001	766	42.0	18.2	56
2002	607	36.0	16.9	57.5
2003	607	36.0	16.9	57.5
2004	637	39.0	16.3	52.9
2005	662	45.0	14.7	53.5
2006	681	47.0	14.5	42
2007	730	49.0	14.9	46.9
2008	752	59.5	12.6	48
2009	744	57.1	13.2	52.1
2010	732	52.5	13.9	56.6
2011	708	49.5	14.3	57.9
2012	701	45.5	15.4	55.8
2013	716	49.0	14.6	56.1
2014	719	49.0	14.6	59.1
2015	821	51.0	16.0	61.9
2016	841	54.0	15.5	64.6
2017	861	57.0	15.1	63.3
2018	857	54.0	15.8	61.1
2019	872	55.0	15.8	63.9
2020	830	50.0	16.6	60.4
2021	767	48.0	15.9	62.3
2022	848	47.0	18.0	52.9
2023	864	53.0	16.3	61.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Walker Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	697	36.0	19.3	42
1991	716	40.0	17.9	43.2
1992	722	40.0	18.0	33.5
1993	738	40.0	18.5	35.1
1994	750	41.0	18.3	37.9
1995	775	40.0	19.4	36.1
1996	775	40.0	19.4	36.1
1997	772	41.0	18.8	35.1
1998	722	41.0	17.6	39.5
1999	757	40.0	18.9	54.6
2000	752	41.0	18.3	52
2001	766	42.0	18.2	56
2002	607	36.0	16.9	57.5
2003	607	36.0	16.9	57.5
2004	637	39.0	16.3	52.9
2005	662	45.0	14.7	53.5
2006	681	47.0	14.5	42
2007	730	49.0	14.9	46.9
2008	752	59.5	12.6	48
2009	744	57.1	13.2	52.1
2010	732	52.5	13.9	56.6
2011	708	49.5	14.3	57.9
2012	701	45.5	15.4	55.8
2013	716	49.0	14.6	56.1
2014	719	49.0	14.6	59.1
2015	821	51.0	16.0	61.9
2016	841	54.0	15.5	64.6
2017	861	57.0	15.1	63.3
2018	857	54.0	15.8	61.1
2019	872	55.0	15.8	63.9
2020	830	50.0	16.6	60.4
2021	767	48.0	15.9	62.3
2022	848	47.0	18.0	52.9
2023	864	53.0	16.3	61.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Walker Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$914 (10.7%)	$7,661 (89.3%)	$8,575
2019	$790 (9.0%)	$7,970 (91.0%)	$8,759
2020	$815 (9.0%)	$8,283 (91.0%)	$9,099
2021	$1,075 (11.4%)	$8,336 (88.6%)	$9,412
2022	$2,258 (23.2%)	$7,465 (76.8%)	$9,723
2023	$1,943 (18.8%)	$8,388 (81.2%)	$10,330

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Walker Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 890^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 869^th of 2240 Elementary schools	2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Walker Elementary School)	58	40	18%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Okaloosa)	66	58	8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Walker Elementary School)	74	57	17%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Okaloosa)	73	65	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Walker Elementary School)	67	55	12%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Okaloosa)	67	61	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Walker Elementary School)	63	54	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Okaloosa)	74	65	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Walker Elementary School)	60	58	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Okaloosa)	67	62	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Walker Elementary School)	52	53	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Okaloosa)	71	58	13%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Walker Elementary School)	51	50	1%
5th Grade Science (Okaloosa)	63	57	6%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	872	864	0.9%
African American	174	119	31.6%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	3	8	166.7%
Hispanic	11	72	554.5%
Pacific Islander	1	11	1000%
White	596	560	6%
Two or More Races	87	92	5.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.9%	61.2%	2.6%

Schools Near Walker Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Walker Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2988 Stillwell Blvd	Crestview	32539	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 689-7220	864	53	16.3	61.2%	560 (64.8%)	119 (13.8%)	72 (8.3%)	8 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	11 (1.3%)	92 (10.6%)	62.6	805^th of 2256 public elementary schools	64.3%		58.9	869^th of 2240 public elementary schools	61.2%	64	61.0	65.0	54.0				70.0	67.0	51.0				45.0				$10,330	$1,943	$8,388
Northwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	501 4th Ave	Crestview	32536	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 689-7252	828	48	17.2	63.3%	539 (65.1%)	107 (12.9%)	74 (8.9%)	11 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	94 (11.4%)	62.9	802^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	64.5%		69.8	631^st of 2240 public elementary schools	71.8%	171	54.0	64.0	59.0				55.0	68.0	60.0				68.0				$9,953	$2,027	$7,926
Southside Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	650 S Pearl St	Crestview	32539	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 689-7203	279	24	11.6	58.8%	187 (67.0%)	34 (12.2%)	21 (7.5%)	7 (2.5%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (10.0%)								(n/a)
Bob Sikes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	425 Adams Dr	Crestview	32536	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 689-7268	829	47	17.6	52.0%	573 (69.1%)	85 (10.3%)	74 (8.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.0%)	87 (10.5%)	52.1	1043^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	53.8%		63.3	767^th of 2240 public elementary schools	65.8%	276	50.0	66.0	52.0				45.0	77.0	45.0				50.0				$8,822	$1,971	$6,850
Riverside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3400 E Redstone Ave	Crestview	32539	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 689-7203	947	57	16.6	58.0%	512 (54.1%)	154 (16.3%)	138 (14.6%)	9 (1.0%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	129 (13.6%)	63.3	791^st of 2256 public elementary schools	64.9%		57.2	910^th of 2240 public elementary schools	59.4%	119	51.0	57.0	64.0				72.0	64.0	59.0				54.0				$9,216	$1,882	$7,334
Antioch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4700 Whitehurst Ln	Crestview	32536	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 683-7540	1,016	59	17.2	45.2%	624 (61.4%)	129 (12.7%)	122 (12.0%)	21 (2.1%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.4%)	114 (11.2%)	80.1	405^th of 2256 public elementary schools	82.0%		78.1	446^th of 2240 public elementary schools	80.1%	41	74.0	66.0	66.0				80.0	79.0	69.0				56.0				$9,256	$1,531	$7,725
Mossy Head School	Public	PK, KG-5	13270 Us Highway 90 W	Defuniak Springs	32433	Walton County	Walton	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 892-1290	439	28	15.6	85.6%	313 (71.3%)	15 (3.4%)	72 (16.4%)	4 (0.9%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (6.6%)	65.9	721^st of 2256 public elementary schools	68.0%		59.4	858^th of 2240 public elementary schools	61.7%	137	53.0	56.0	67.0				63.0	68.0	66.0				59.0				$12,637	$2,147	$10,490
Lula J. Edge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	300 Highway 85 N	Niceville	32578	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 833-4138	536	34	15.8	41.6%	405 (75.6%)	20 (3.7%)	42 (7.8%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (11.8%)	77	481^st of 2256 public elementary schools	78.7%		78.7	435^th of 2240 public elementary schools	80.6%	46	62.0	65.0	68.0				73.0	73.0	64.0				68.0				$10,551	$2,051	$8,499
James E Plew Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	220 Pine Ave	Niceville	32578	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 833-4100	829	48	17.4	25.7%	659 (79.5%)	14 (1.7%)	76 (9.2%)	6 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (8.7%)	89.5	196^th of 2256 public elementary schools	91.3%		91.2	138^th of 2240 public elementary schools	93.8%	58	77.0	73.0	78.0				74.0	87.0	78.0				73.0				$8,992	$1,290	$7,702
Addie R. Lewis School	Public	PK, KG-8	281 Mississippi Ave	Valparaiso	32580	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 833-4130	693	46	15.0	44.3%	451 (65.1%)	72 (10.4%)	62 (8.9%)	6 (0.9%)	6 (0.9%)	6 (0.9%)	90 (13.0%)	70.4	631^st of 2256 public elementary schools	72.0%		67.1	685^th of 2240 public elementary schools	69.4%	54	44.0	66.0	77.0	67.0	56.0	68.0	45.0	64.0	80.0	57.0	76.0	69.0	77.0	72.0	95.0	73.0	$12,411	$1,954	$10,456

Frequently Asked Questions about Walker Elementary School

What district is Walker Elementary School in?

Okaloosa

Is Walker Elementary School a good school?

Walker Elementary School ranks 805^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Walker Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 864 students attended Walker Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Walker Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Walker Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Davidson Middle School
High : Crestview High School

What is the racial makeup of Walker Elementary School?

Students at Walker Elementary School are 65% White, 14% African American, 11% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 1% Pacific Islander.

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