Walton Elementary School

Summary:

Walton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 374 students in grades PK-5 in Jackson, Mississippi, which is part of the Jackson Public School District. Despite its relatively small class sizes, Walton Elementary consistently underperforms academically compared to the district and state, ranking in the bottom quartile of Mississippi elementary schools.

Walton Elementary's academic struggles are evident across all grade levels and subjects. In 2023-2024, only 28.8% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 36.5% for the district and 57.7% for the state. This poor performance has led to Walton Elementary receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it among the lowest-performing schools in Mississippi. The school's 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate also indicates that all of its students come from low-income households, which likely contributes to the academic challenges.

Interestingly, nearby schools in the Jackson Public School District, such as Barack H. Obama Elementary and Green Elementary, generally outperform Walton Elementary in academic measures, despite serving similar student populations. This suggests that factors beyond just student demographics, such as school leadership, curriculum, and instructional practices, may play a significant role in student outcomes. Walton Elementary's performance has also declined over the past decade, indicating the school has been unable to effectively address its academic challenges.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3200 Bailey Avenue Extension
Jackson, MS 39213

(601) 987-3591

District: Jackson Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
328^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,317

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 374

Racial breakdown:

African American:

98.7%

Hispanic:

0.8%

Two or more races:

0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Walton Elementary School ranks worse than 84.1% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 10^th among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Jackson Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.49. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (98.7%), Hispanic (0.8%), two or more races (0.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walton Elementary School is 15. 26 elementary schools in the Jackson Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Walton Elementary School employs 24.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walton Elementary School is $9,317, which is the 10^th highest among 28 elementary schools in the Jackson Public School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Jackson Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Public School District 110^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Walton Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	68.51	111^th	394	71.8%
2009	56.74	177^th	392	54.8%
2010	58.36	164^th	403	59.3%
2011	69.38	115^th	418	72.5%
2012	73.98	96^th	414	76.8%
2013	59.72	160^th	408	60.8%
2014	75.29	82^nd	394	79.2%
2015	54.99	155^th	402	61.4%
2016	28.66	282^nd	394	28.4%
2017	21.95	327^th	406	19.5%
2018	24.74	314^th	404	22.3%
2019	16.78	345^th	397	13.1%
2021	8.22	375^th	381	1.6%
2022	7.70	369^th	382	3.4%
2023	13.21	347^th	377	8.0%
2024	20.49	328^th	390	15.9%

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

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Walton Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	0	714	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	714
1991	0	709	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	709
1992	0	620	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	620
1993	0	635	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	635
1994	0	642	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	642
1995	0	620	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	620
1996	0	620	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	620
1997	0	594	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	594
1998	0	640	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	640
1999	1	627	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	628
2000	1	569	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	570
2001	3	627	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	630
2002	1	594	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	596
2003	1	594	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	596
2004	2	601	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	606
2005	0	588	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	591
2006	0	608	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	610
2007	2	627	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	632
2008	0	614	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	616
2009	2	587	0	0	0	0	0	589
2010	1	546	0	0	0	0	2	549
2011	0	518	0	0	0	0	10	528
2012	0	519	0	2	0	0	7	528
2013	1	448	0	0	0	0	7	456
2014	3	433	0	0	0	0	8	444
2015	2	444	0	0	0	0	5	451
2016	3	446	1	0	0	0	3	453
2017	2	440	0	5	0	0	4	451
2018	0	392	0	5	0	0	3	400
2019	2	352	0	3	0	0	2	359
2020	1	304	0	0	0	0	0	305
2021	0	258	0	1	0	0	1	260
2022	0	383	0	1	0	0	1	385
2023	0	369	0	3	0	0	2	374

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 Walton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	714	33.2	21.5	n/a
1991	709	31.0	22.8	n/a
1992	620	31.0	20.0	61.1
1993	635	36.0	17.6	63.5
1994	642	31.4	20.4	63.4
1995	620	29.8	20.8	64.7
1996	620	29.8	20.8	64.7
1997	594	29.5	20.1	69.7
1998	640	31.8	20.1	69.2
1999	628	31.9	19.7	78
2000	570	33.0	17.3	78.6
2001	630	36.0	17.5	81.1
2002	596	32.4	18.4	83.1
2003	596	32.4	18.4	83.1
2004	606	31.0	19.5	83.5
2005	591	30.6	19.3	76.3
2006	610	31.6	19.3	91.6
2007	632	32.4	19.5	89.2
2008	616	31.5	19.6	94.3
2009	589	30.9	19.1	90
2010	549	31.6	17.3	92.2
2011	528	30.8	17.1	95.1
2012	528	30.6	17.2	95.6
2013	456	25.8	17.6	95
2014	444	22.6	19.5	96.2
2015	451	23.0	19.6	100
2016	453	19.0	23.8	100
2017	451	22.0	20.5	100
2018	400	21.1	18.9	100
2019	359	22.6	15.8	100
2020	305	22.6	13.4	100
2021	260	20.4	12.7	100
2022	385	21.9	17.5	100
2023	374	24.7	15.0	100

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 Walton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	714	33.2	21.5	n/a
1991	709	31.0	22.8	n/a
1992	620	31.0	20.0	61.1
1993	635	36.0	17.6	63.5
1994	642	31.4	20.4	63.4
1995	620	29.8	20.8	64.7
1996	620	29.8	20.8	64.7
1997	594	29.5	20.1	69.7
1998	640	31.8	20.1	69.2
1999	628	31.9	19.7	78
2000	570	33.0	17.3	78.6
2001	630	36.0	17.5	81.1
2002	596	32.4	18.4	83.1
2003	596	32.4	18.4	83.1
2004	606	31.0	19.5	83.5
2005	591	30.6	19.3	76.3
2006	610	31.6	19.3	91.6
2007	632	32.4	19.5	89.2
2008	616	31.5	19.6	94.3
2009	589	30.9	19.1	90
2010	549	31.6	17.3	92.2
2011	528	30.8	17.1	95.1
2012	528	30.6	17.2	95.6
2013	456	25.8	17.6	95
2014	444	22.6	19.5	96.2
2015	451	23.0	19.6	100
2016	453	19.0	23.8	100
2017	451	22.0	20.5	100
2018	400	21.1	18.9	100
2019	359	22.6	15.8	100
2020	305	22.6	13.4	100
2021	260	20.4	12.7	100
2022	385	21.9	17.5	100
2023	374	24.7	15.0	100

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 Walton Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,146 (12.3%)	$8,171 (87.7%)	$9,317

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Walton Elementary School

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 345^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 347^th of 377 Elementary schools	5.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Walton Elementary School)	23.1	23	0.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public School District)	36.1	39.2	3.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Walton Elementary School)	1.9	34.4	32.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jackson Public School District)	25.9	33.3	7.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Walton Elementary School)	26.6	17.5	9.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public School District)	32.6	41.6	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Walton Elementary School)	26.6	25	1.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Public School District)	27	39	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Walton Elementary School)	25.6	39	13.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public School District)	33.2	43.2	10%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Walton Elementary School)	27.9	3.4	24.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Public School District)	25.6	26.8	1.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Walton Elementary School)	34.9	40.6	5.7%
5th Grade Science (Jackson Public School District)	44.2	60	15.8%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	359	374	4.2%
African American	352	369	4.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	3
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	0	100%
Two or More Races	2	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Walton Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)			MAAP Mathematics (2024)			MAAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Walton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3200 Bailey Avenue Extension	Jackson	39213	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3591	374	25	15.0	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	369 (98.7%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	20.5	328^th of 390 public elementary schools	15.9%		13.2	347^th of 377 public elementary schools	8.0%	19	28.8	29.5	46.7	30.5	51.2	13.3	46.7	$9,317	$1,146	$8,171
Morrison Academic Advancement Center	Public	1-7	1224 Eminence Row	Jackson	39213	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3695	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Smith Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3900 Parkway Drive	Jackson	39213	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3525	227	20	11.5	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	225 (99.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	11.8	362^nd of 390 public elementary schools	7.2%		13.4	345^th of 377 public elementary schools	8.5%	17	26.3	38.3	25.9	13.2	32.3	29.6	40.7	$9,334	$1,230	$8,104
Johnson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1339 Oakpark Drive	Jackson	39213	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3501	290	24	12.1	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	280 (96.6%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.8%)	16.3	343^rd of 390 public elementary schools	12.1%		38.7	239^th of 377 public elementary schools	36.6%	104	31.7	41.0	40.0	22.0	7.7	40.0	43.3	$8,500	$1,097	$7,403
Galloway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	186 Idlewild Street	Jackson	39203	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5313	329	23	14.3	100.0%	2 (0.6%)	317 (96.4%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	10.9	366^th of 390 public elementary schools	6.2%		34.9	257^th of 377 public elementary schools	31.8%	109	22.2	14.3	37.2	27.7	8.1	22.8	57.1	$8,459	$1,339	$7,120
Boyd Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	4531 Broadmeadow Drive	Jackson	39206	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(601) 987-3504	405	32	12.6	100.0%	8 (2.0%)	369 (91.1%)	25 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	12	359^th of 390 public elementary schools	7.9%		15.1	338^th of 377 public elementary schools	10.3%	21	19.1	33.3	23.1	11.8	9.3	23.1	67.3	$9,354	$1,532	$7,822
Green Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	610 Forest Avenue	Jackson	39206	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3519	273	21	13.3	100.0%	1 (0.4%)	266 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	30.5	275^th of 390 public elementary schools	29.5%		48.9	188^th of 377 public elementary schools	50.1%	87	42.2	38.3	40.0	33.4	29.8	55.6	62.2	$8,213	$1,060	$7,152
Ida B. Wells Apac School	Public	4-5	1120 Riverside Drive	Jackson	39202	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5387	34	5	6.4	100.0%	7 (20.6%)	26 (76.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.9%)	96.7	4^th of 390 public elementary schools	99.0%					(n/a)		86.7	93.8		86.6	81.3	100.0	$15,013	$885	$14,128
Dawson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4215 Sunset Drive	Jackson	39213	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3513	192	16	11.9	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	192 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5.4	384^th of 390 public elementary schools	1.5%		44.4	207^th of 377 public elementary schools	45.1%	177	39.4	11.8	21.1	15.2	2.9	0.0	21.1	$8,801	$1,094	$7,707
Joel E Smilow Collegiate	Public, Charter	K-4	787 E. Northside Drive	Jackson	39206	Hinds County	Joel E Smilow Collegiate	Yes	No	No	Yes	(769) 524-5330	569	37	15.3	100.0%	2 (0.4%)	556 (97.7%)	9 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	12.2	357^th of 390 public elementary schools	8.5%		8.4	363^rd of 377 public elementary schools	3.7%	6	35.6	32.7		16.7	28.3			$10,713	$1,786	$8,928

Frequently Asked Questions about Walton Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Walton Elementary School?

Students at Walton Elementary School are 99% African American.

Is Walton Elementary School a good school?

Walton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 15.9% of Mississippi elementary schools.

How many students attend Walton Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 374 students attended Walton Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Walton Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Bailey Middle Apac School
Middle : Northwest Middle School
High : Lanier High School

What district is Walton Elementary School in?

Jackson Public School District

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