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Walkersville Elementary

Summary:

Walkersville Elementary is a public elementary school in Walkersville, Maryland, serving 689 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Frederick County Public Schools district, which is ranked 6th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 4-star rating.

Walkersville Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools like Blue Heron Elementary, Glade Elementary, and Lewistown Elementary, which have a higher percentage of White students. Academically, Walkersville's performance on MCAP tests is generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages, with variations in subgroup performance. The school ranks highly for African American students but lower for Hispanic, White, and special education students.

Walkersville Elementary has maintained a consistent 3-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating average performance compared to other Maryland elementary schools. The school's relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch suggests it may be serving a higher proportion of students from low-income families, which could be a contributing factor to its academic performance. However, the school's proximity to several higher-performing elementary schools, such as Blue Heron Elementary and Yellow Springs Elementary, provides an opportunity for Walkersville to learn and collaborate to improve its own outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 83 W Frederick Street
       Walkersville, MD  21793

(240) 236-1000

District: Frederick County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
325th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,717 Help


Students who attend Walkersville Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Walkersville Middle
High:    Walkersville High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  689

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.8%
Hispanic:
22.4%
African American:
21.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Walkersville Elementary ranks better than 62.2% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 27th among 39 ranked elementary schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.72. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Walkersville Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.8%), Hispanic (22.4%), African American (21.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walkersville Elementary is 17. 30 elementary schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walkersville Elementary is $14,717. 30 elementary schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Frederick County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Frederick County Public Schools 6th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Walkersville Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Walkersville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 59.23 389th 803 51.6%
2005 42.78 506th 805 37.1%
2006 40.95 524th 804 34.8%
2007 40.53 532nd 818 35.0%
2008 76.40 193rd 838 77.0%
2009 69.63 281st 850 66.9%
2010 49.38 510th 855 40.4%
2011 65.61 316th 853 63.0%
2012 65.92 314th 857 63.4%
2013 52.37 438th 847 48.3%
2014 66.39 324th 867 62.6%
2015 54.15 358th 859 58.3%
2016 54.98 348th 845 58.8%
2017 60.77 301st 847 64.5%
2018 60.19 315th 857 63.2%
2019 52.76 356th 853 58.3%
2021 39.99 362nd 802 54.9%
2022 59.07 333rd 862 61.4%
2023 50.22 367th 855 57.1%
2024 56.72 325th 859 62.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Walkersville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.52 33rd 52 36.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Walkersville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.40 103rd 136 24.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Walkersville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.91 189th 546 65.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Walkersville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.91 342nd 796 57.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Walkersville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.77 409th 788 48.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Walkersville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.55 143rd 504 71.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Walkersville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.99 176th 347 49.3%
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Rank History for White students at Walkersville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.60 332nd 528 37.1%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Walkersville Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 945 21 5 3 1 n/a n/a 1 976
1990 935 14 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 959
1991 966 19 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 988
1992 931 23 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 960
1993 925 30 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 969
1994 891 30 14 11 0 n/a n/a 0 946
1995 330 16 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1996 330 16 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1997 461 37 10 5 1 n/a n/a 0 514
1998 487 25 9 9 3 n/a n/a 0 533
1999 502 39 12 7 2 n/a n/a 0 562
2000 535 34 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 584
2001 545 37 6 15 1 n/a n/a 0 604
2002 551 61 15 24 2 n/a n/a 0 653
2003 551 61 15 24 2 n/a n/a 0 653
2004 524 85 16 34 3 n/a n/a 0 662
2005 502 114 14 45 3 n/a n/a 0 678
2006 470 120 19 43 4 n/a n/a 0 656
2007 432 131 28 64 4 n/a n/a 0 659
2008 346 119 26 57 1 n/a n/a 0 549
2009 335 113 25 52 2 n/a n/a 0 527
2010 347 112 25 51 2 n/a n/a 0 537
2011 324 90 30 70 6 0 36 0 556
2012 397 133 29 88 6 0 46 0 699
2013 390 139 30 90 5 4 30 0 688
2014 398 136 29 85 1 2 37 0 688
2015 401 132 28 85 2 1 41 0 690
2016 396 138 22 92 2 1 35 0 686
2017 371 146 26 107 2 1 32 0 685
2018 335 139 25 110 2 1 39 0 651
2019 363 128 28 114 3 0 55 0 691
2020 330 143 24 107 3 1 70 0 678
2021 291 132 18 116 4 1 69 0 631
2022 305 153 21 134 2 0 80 0 695
2023 295 146 23 154 2 0 69 0 689

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 Walkersville Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 976 48.3 20.2 n/a
1990 959 47.8 20.0 3.8
1991 988 48.0 20.5 3.6
1992 960 51.5 18.6 3.4
1993 969 50.2 19.3 3.4
1994 946 52.0 18.2 4.8
1995 352 22.0 16.0 18.5
1996 352 22.0 16.0 18.5
1997 514 29.0 17.7 13.4
1998 533 26.0 20.5 12.6
1999 562 26.0 21.6 18.3
2000 584 32.8 17.8 14.6
2001 604 33.5 18.0 12.7
2002 653 31.1 21.0 12.3
2003 653 31.1 21.0 12.3
2004 662 34.1 19.4 16.9
2005 678 33.0 20.5 19.9
2006 656 35.0 18.7 22.7
2007 659 41.9 15.7 25.6
2008 549 36.3 15.1 28.8
2009 527 35.2 15.0 29
2010 537 33.3 16.1 34.3
2011 556 41.1 13.5 30.6
2012 699 42.9 16.2 32.8
2013 688 44.0 15.6 37.5
2014 688 45.0 15.2 37.8
2015 690 44.0 15.6 35.9
2016 686 41.0 16.7 38.5
2017 685 43.9 15.6 37.7
2018 651 44.4 14.6 35.2
2019 691 40.8 16.9 39.7
2020 678 38.4 17.6 39.5
2021 631 39.6 15.9 42.2
2022 695 39.9 17.4 37.4
2023 689 40.5 17.0 47.3

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 Walkersville Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 976 48.3 20.2 n/a
1990 959 47.8 20.0 3.8
1991 988 48.0 20.5 3.6
1992 960 51.5 18.6 3.4
1993 969 50.2 19.3 3.4
1994 946 52.0 18.2 4.8
1995 352 22.0 16.0 18.5
1996 352 22.0 16.0 18.5
1997 514 29.0 17.7 13.4
1998 533 26.0 20.5 12.6
1999 562 26.0 21.6 18.3
2000 584 32.8 17.8 14.6
2001 604 33.5 18.0 12.7
2002 653 31.1 21.0 12.3
2003 653 31.1 21.0 12.3
2004 662 34.1 19.4 16.9
2005 678 33.0 20.5 19.9
2006 656 35.0 18.7 22.7
2007 659 41.9 15.7 25.6
2008 549 36.3 15.1 28.8
2009 527 35.2 15.0 29
2010 537 33.3 16.1 34.3
2011 556 41.1 13.5 30.6
2012 699 42.9 16.2 32.8
2013 688 44.0 15.6 37.5
2014 688 45.0 15.2 37.8
2015 690 44.0 15.6 35.9
2016 686 41.0 16.7 38.5
2017 685 43.9 15.6 37.7
2018 651 44.4 14.6 35.2
2019 691 40.8 16.9 39.7
2020 678 38.4 17.6 39.5
2021 631 39.6 15.9 42.2
2022 695 39.9 17.4 37.4
2023 689 40.5 17.0 47.3

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 Walkersville Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $415 (3.7%) $10,887 (96.3%) $11,302
2020 $319 (2.8%) $11,149 (97.2%) $11,468
2021 $821 (6.6%) $11,652 (93.4%) $12,473
2022 $1,599 (11.9%) $11,837 (88.1%) $13,437
2023 $1,072 (7.3%) $13,645 (92.7%) $14,717

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Walkersville Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 356th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 367th of 855 Elementary schools
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students691689
 0.3%
African American128146
 14.1%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian2823
 17.9%
Hispanic114154
 35.1%
Pacific Islander00
White363295
 18.7%
Two or More Races5569
 25.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.7%47.3%
 7.7%

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Walkersville Elementary ranks 325th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 689 students attended Walkersville Elementary.

Students at Walkersville Elementary are 43% White, 22% Hispanic, 21% African American, 10% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Students who attend Walkersville Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Walkersville Middle
High : Walkersville High


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

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