Walker Traditional Elementary School

Summary:

Walker Traditional Elementary School is a public elementary school in Augusta, Georgia, serving 581 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. This school stands out as a high-performing institution within the Richmond County School District, which is ranked 176 out of 203 districts in the state.

Walker Traditional Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 70.6% of 3rd-grade students at Walker Traditional were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 20.6% for Garrett Elementary and 38.4% for the state of Georgia. Similarly, 75.6% of Walker Traditional's 3rd-graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 22.7% for the district and 45.4% for the state. This consistent high performance has earned Walker Traditional a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking among the top 134 elementary schools in Georgia.

The success of Walker Traditional Elementary School is particularly noteworthy given the challenges faced by the broader Richmond County School District. Nearby schools, such as Garrett Elementary, Merry Elementary, and Dorothy Hains Elementary, struggle with much lower proficiency rates, likely due to the high percentage of students from low-income families. In contrast, Walker Traditional has a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, suggesting that factors beyond just funding, such as effective teaching practices and a supportive school culture, contribute to its exceptional performance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1301 Wrightsboro Rd
       Augusta, GA  30901


(706) 823-6950

District: Richmond County

SchoolDigger Rank:
134th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  581

Racial breakdown:

African American:
68.3%
White:
16.4%
Hispanic:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.5% Help


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Compare Details Walker Traditional Elementary School ranks better than 89.3% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details Walker Traditional Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.54. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Richmond County:

SchoolDigger ranks Richmond County 176th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Walker Traditional Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 90.20 20th 1101 98.2%
2007 92.64 4th 1125 99.6%
2008 90.99 22nd 1134 98.1%
2009 89.95 41st 1133 96.4%
2010 87.01 74th 1183 93.7%
2011 84.66 107th 1212 91.2%
2012 82.07 147th 1201 87.8%
2013 86.16 38th 1225 96.9%
2014 87.22 21st 1231 98.3%
2015 92.88 84th 1240 93.2%
2016 87.15 130th 1233 89.5%
2017 92.54 81st 1205 93.3%
2018 96.83 34th 1209 97.2%
2019 95.35 51st 1234 95.9%
2021 83.03 192nd 1214 84.2%
2022 86.93 159th 1244 87.2%
2023 91.63 112th 1242 91.0%
2024 90.20 134th 1248 89.3%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Walker Traditional Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 90.75 9th 420 97.9%
2007 92.14 2nd 445 99.6%
2008 90.59 10th 462 97.8%
2009 88.03 16th 466 96.6%
2010 83.83 39th 494 92.1%
2011 85.46 19th 504 96.2%
2012 77.38 84th 508 83.5%
2013 81.95 45th 527 91.5%
2014 83.15 27th 521 94.8%
2015 66.77 150th 537 72.1%
2016 53.83 234th 545 57.1%
2017 81.65 80th 539 85.2%
2018 79.93 98th 543 82.0%
2019 91.35 41st 559 92.7%
2021 71.30 135th 542 75.1%
2022 77.54 110th 567 80.6%
See the entire list of Georgia Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Open Quote Excellent traditional education. Well behaved children reflect the clearly stated and consistently enforced rules. When one walks inside the school, it’s quiet! Children in the classrooms are learning. Children in hallways are walking calmly towards their destination. This atmosphere promotes learning, teachers aren’t wasting instruction time disciplining students. This school requires parental support. The academics are rigorous, standards are high and students are expected to complete all assignments including four days a week of homework. CT Walker produces responsible, respectful, and EDUCATED students. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, November 24, 2014

Open Quote Best School EVER!! Administration, teachers and staff are all excellent! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Walker Traditional Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 650 650
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 660 660
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 675 675
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 671 671
1994 325 328 3 5 2 n/a n/a 0 663
1995 303 325 10 7 0 n/a n/a 0 645
1996 303 325 10 7 0 n/a n/a 0 645
1997 316 314 14 11 0 n/a n/a 0 655
1998 306 310 17 18 0 n/a n/a 0 651
1999 308 308 23 21 0 n/a n/a 0 660
2000 305 311 22 25 0 n/a n/a 0 663
2001 312 305 19 21 1 n/a n/a 0 658
2002 306 298 25 22 0 n/a n/a 0 651
2003 306 298 25 22 0 n/a n/a 0 651
2004 303 318 20 25 0 n/a n/a 0 666
2005 305 327 22 25 0 n/a n/a 40 719
2006 295 314 25 20 0 n/a n/a 31 685
2007 315 350 30 19 0 n/a n/a 34 748
2008 333 396 24 18 0 n/a n/a 39 810
2009 347 384 19 21 0 n/a n/a 31 802
2010 365 452 18 12 1 2 14 0 864
2011 354 442 16 10 1 2 18 0 843
2012 330 434 15 16 1 2 20 0 818
2013 323 428 18 24 2 2 14 0 811
2014 316 398 17 29 3 3 12 0 778
2015 312 365 19 37 3 2 17 0 755
2016 309 430 25 46 4 1 27 0 842
2017 271 434 30 46 5 2 30 0 818
2018 241 420 32 53 5 2 38 0 791
2019 218 396 35 48 6 1 46 0 750
2020 192 405 36 48 2 1 46 0 730
2021 155 439 29 51 2 1 38 0 715
2022 122 439 26 49 2 1 41 0 680
2023 95 397 14 37 1 1 36 0 581

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 Traditional Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 650 34.0 19.1 13.7
1991 660 35.0 18.8 15.3
1992 675 34.0 19.8 17.8
1993 671 30.0 22.4 18.8
1994 663 33.1 20.0 23.4
1995 645 32.0 20.2 26.5
1996 645 32.0 20.2 26.5
1997 655 32.0 20.5 35.4
1998 651 34.0 19.1 39.5
1999 660 34.1 19.4 38.9
2000 663 33.0 20.1 37.9
2001 658 36.0 18.3 38.1
2002 651 35.0 18.6 37.3
2003 651 35.0 18.6 37.3
2004 666 36.5 18.2 33.9
2005 719 37.5 19.2 38.6
2006 685 37.5 18.3 35.2
2007 748 38.5 19.4 34.9
2008 810 41.5 19.5 35.5
2009 802 44.5 18.0 38.3
2010 864 43.0 20.0 38.5
2011 843 42.0 20.0 42.8
2012 818 45.0 18.1 46.2
2013 811 42.0 19.3 47.8
2014 778 44.0 17.6 96.8
2015 755 45.0 16.7 96.8
2016 842 48.0 17.5 96.8
2017 818 46.2 17.7 96.7
2018 791 47.2 16.7 96.3
2019 750 46.0 16.3 96.4
2020 730 47.0 15.5 45.2
2021 715 46.5 15.3 36.2
2022 680 45.5 14.9 n/a
2023 581 41.5 14.0 53.5

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 Traditional Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 650 34.0 19.1 13.7
1991 660 35.0 18.8 15.3
1992 675 34.0 19.8 17.8
1993 671 30.0 22.4 18.8
1994 663 33.1 20.0 23.4
1995 645 32.0 20.2 26.5
1996 645 32.0 20.2 26.5
1997 655 32.0 20.5 35.4
1998 651 34.0 19.1 39.5
1999 660 34.1 19.4 38.9
2000 663 33.0 20.1 37.9
2001 658 36.0 18.3 38.1
2002 651 35.0 18.6 37.3
2003 651 35.0 18.6 37.3
2004 666 36.5 18.2 33.9
2005 719 37.5 19.2 38.6
2006 685 37.5 18.3 35.2
2007 748 38.5 19.4 34.9
2008 810 41.5 19.5 35.5
2009 802 44.5 18.0 38.3
2010 864 43.0 20.0 38.5
2011 843 42.0 20.0 42.8
2012 818 45.0 18.1 46.2
2013 811 42.0 19.3 47.8
2014 778 44.0 17.6 96.8
2015 755 45.0 16.7 96.8
2016 842 48.0 17.5 96.8
2017 818 46.2 17.7 96.7
2018 791 47.2 16.7 96.3
2019 750 46.0 16.3 96.4
2020 730 47.0 15.5 45.2
2021 715 46.5 15.3 36.2
2022 680 45.5 14.9 n/a
2023 581 41.5 14.0 53.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Walker Traditional Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $597 (7.3%) $7,552 (92.7%) $8,150
2018 $634 (7.5%) $7,855 (92.5%) $8,490
2019 $747 (8.3%) $8,225 (91.7%) $8,972

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Walker Traditional Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 51st of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 112th of 1242 Elementary schools
 4.9%
Ranks 41st of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 110th of 567 Middle schools
 12.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Walker Traditional Elementary School)7873.5
 4.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Richmond County)21.319.6
 1.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Walker Traditional Elementary School)80.280.6
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Richmond County)26.421.8
 4.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Walker Traditional Elementary School)77.558.9
 18.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Richmond County)21.914.8
 7.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Walker Traditional Elementary School)91.275.6
 15.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Richmond County)2818.6
 9.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Walker Traditional Elementary School)77.268.3
 8.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Richmond County)27.121.6
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Walker Traditional Elementary School)71.349
 22.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Richmond County)24.911.6
 13.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Walker Traditional Elementary School)67.366.3
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Richmond County)21.117.8
 3.3%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Walker Traditional Elementary School)73.668.8
 4.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Richmond County)28.219.4
 8.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Walker Traditional Elementary School)64.241.7
 22.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Richmond County)18.87.8
 11%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4031.1
 8.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Walker Traditional Elementary School)61.253.1
 8.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Richmond County)22.417.4
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3935.5
 3.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Walker Traditional Elementary School)71.425
 46.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Richmond County)19.512
 7.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Walker Traditional Elementary School)6866.7
 1.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Richmond County)29.621.5
 8.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4740.5
 6.5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Walker Traditional Elementary School)5648.1
 7.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Richmond County)17.49.8
 7.6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students750581
 22.5%
African American396397
 0.3%
American Indian61
 83.3%
Asian3514
 60%
Hispanic4837
 22.9%
Pacific Islander11
White21895
 56.4%
Two or More Races4636
 21.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.4%53.5%
 42.9%


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Students at Walker Traditional Elementary School are 68% African American, 16% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 581 students attended Walker Traditional Elementary School.

Walker Traditional Elementary School ranks 134th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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