Walkertown Elementary

Summary:

Walkertown Elementary is a public elementary school in Walkertown, North Carolina, serving 697 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district, which is ranked 164 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Walkertown Elementary has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White (49.5%) and Hispanic (20.23%) students compared to nearby schools. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by End-of-Grade (EOG) test proficiency rates, is generally lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, the school's 3rd-grade math proficiency rate was 47.8% in 2023-2024, compared to 60% for the district and 62.7% for the state. Walkertown Elementary's performance has been consistently low, with a statewide ranking between 1034 and 1323 out of 1,500+ elementary schools in North Carolina over the past several years.

The school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, ranging from 57.88% to 99.57% over the past few years, may be a significant factor contributing to its lower academic performance. Walkertown Elementary's performance varies across different student subgroups, with the school performing relatively better for African American and Hispanic students compared to the state, but significantly lower for White students and students with disabilities. Compared to nearby schools, such as Sedge Garden Elementary and Piney Grove Elementary, which have higher proficiency rates and statewide rankings, Walkertown Elementary faces significant challenges in improving student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2971 Main Street
       Walkertown, NC  27051


(336) 703-4252

District: Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1051st of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,356 Help


Students who attend Walkertown Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Walkertown Middle
High:    Carver High
    Early College of Forsyth County
    Middle College of Forsyth County
    Walkertown High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  662

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.4%
African American:
25.1%
Hispanic:
21.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Walkertown Elementary ranks worse than 69.8% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 25th among 42 ranked elementary schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.84. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Walkertown Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.4%), African American (25.1%), Hispanic (21.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walkertown Elementary is 13.3, which is the 18th best among 42 elementary schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walkertown Elementary is $9,356. 36 elementary schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Walkertown Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Walkertown Elementary 1051st of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Walkertown Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools 164th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Walkertown Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Walkertown Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 45.28 784th 1276 38.6%
2007 61.08 525th 1293 59.4%
2008 49.32 728th 1324 45.0%
2009 49.06 783rd 1354 42.2%
2010 53.06 734th 1363 46.1%
2011 52.52 749th 1381 45.8%
2012 44.49 858th 1388 38.2%
2013 39.85 851st 1403 39.3%
2014 44.76 779th 1390 44.0%
2015 46.41 809th 1440 43.8%
2016 39.93 924th 1425 35.2%
2017 36.69 973rd 1429 31.9%
2018 38.58 942nd 1434 34.3%
2019 34.03 1034th 1473 29.8%
2021 15.16 1308th 1489 12.2%
2022 17.73 1323rd 1514 12.6%
2023 24.69 1176th 1502 21.7%
2024 32.84 1051st 1505 30.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Walkertown Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.50 441st 497 11.3%
2022 29.97 378th 485 22.1%
2023 30.11 375th 514 27.0%
2024 52.69 195th 533 63.4%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Walkertown Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 27.52 642nd 801 19.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Walkertown Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.82 923rd 1332 30.7%
2019 43.28 827th 1361 39.2%
2021 26.12 1024th 1329 22.9%
2022 22.34 1184th 1366 13.3%
2023 30.96 1065th 1437 25.9%
2024 36.54 979th 1450 32.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Walkertown Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.85 993rd 1405 29.3%
2019 27.85 1119th 1424 21.4%
2021 16.56 1253rd 1440 13.0%
2022 21.02 1236th 1458 15.2%
2023 29.86 1080th 1459 26.0%
2024 34.04 1022nd 1455 29.8%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Walkertown Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.83 688th 897 23.3%
2019 45.45 438th 878 50.1%
2021 57.65 192nd 646 70.3%
2022 21.43 577th 634 9.0%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Walkertown Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.65 33rd 69 52.2%
2019 32.31 574th 612 6.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Walkertown Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.65 884th 1413 37.4%
2019 41.82 879th 1430 38.5%
2021 15.51 1264th 1444 12.5%
2022 16.18 1308th 1464 10.7%
2023 21.20 1207th 1461 17.4%
2024 32.13 1038th 1464 29.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Walkertown Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.85 276th 927 70.2%
2019 44.59 527th 949 44.5%
2021 26.56 700th 896 21.9%
2022 27.97 729th 927 21.4%
2023 46.66 478th 933 48.8%
2024 46.53 474th 924 48.7%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Walkertown Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.97 668th 851 21.5%
2019 20.85 776th 865 10.3%
2021 23.14 720th 843 14.6%
2022 24.44 768th 893 14.0%
2023 19.62 823rd 915 10.1%
2024 33.50 686th 951 27.9%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Walkertown Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.25 1032nd 1178 12.4%
2019 21.73 1037th 1183 12.3%
2021 5.38 1164th 1172 0.7%
2022 9.01 1159th 1194 2.9%
2023 17.70 1071st 1183 9.5%
2024 25.34 960th 1166 17.7%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, August 18, 2016

Open Quote I have a child entering the second grade that attends Walkertown Elementary. I do not understand how this school could be rated anything other than exceptional.

I have sat in on instruction multiple times, met most if not all the staff, and toured the facility numerous times. The education, environment, and curriculum all feel top notch and i am proud for both of by children to attend and learn here. Our second child is entering kindergarten this year in Walkertown Elementary and i couldn't be happier about it. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, August 13, 2012

Open Quote Walkertown has been a great school for my three children! One is on his way to high school now and one is going into to middle school now and the third is in her last year at this school... can't complain very open communication and friendly staff ready to solve any problems should they arise! Love this school!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Walkertown Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 510 211 2 4 2 n/a n/a -12 717
1989 452 218 1 7 3 n/a n/a 0 681
1990 467 232 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 708
1991 523 204 1 12 1 n/a n/a 0 741
1992 501 197 3 10 1 n/a n/a 0 712
1993 509 199 4 8 0 n/a n/a 9 729
1994 496 224 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 732
1995 523 244 2 14 0 n/a n/a 0 783
1996 523 244 2 14 0 n/a n/a 0 783
1997 574 271 3 12 0 n/a n/a 0 860
1998 574 248 2 10 0 n/a n/a 4 838
1999 601 258 1 9 3 n/a n/a 0 872
2000 577 247 5 113 7 n/a n/a 0 949
2001 586 243 3 138 5 n/a n/a 0 975
2002 555 213 3 156 3 n/a n/a 0 930
2003 555 213 3 156 3 n/a n/a 0 930
2004 575 246 1 161 2 n/a n/a 0 985
2005 572 195 0 138 2 n/a n/a 0 907
2006 568 154 0 115 2 n/a n/a 0 839
2007 596 116 1 106 2 n/a n/a 27 848
2008 593 131 2 99 3 n/a n/a 26 854
2009 602 163 0 102 2 n/a n/a 0 869
2010 613 153 0 81 3 n/a n/a 0 850
2011 615 130 0 96 3 0 30 0 874
2012 576 107 3 103 2 0 31 0 822
2013 559 119 3 126 3 0 25 0 835
2014 573 102 0 106 2 0 32 0 815
2015 568 126 0 102 2 0 27 0 825
2016 514 111 0 112 3 0 26 0 766
2017 489 125 0 139 3 0 24 0 780
2018 456 126 0 134 1 0 34 0 751
2019 460 138 0 117 2 0 40 0 757
2020 404 131 0 122 2 0 27 0 686
2021 342 156 0 115 2 0 28 0 643
2022 323 155 0 108 1 1 34 0 622
2023 345 171 2 141 0 0 38 0 697
2024 314 166 0 140 0 0 42 0 662

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 Walkertown Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 717 41.0 17.4 17
1989 681 41.0 16.6 24.1
1990 708 41.0 17.2 21.6
1991 741 41.0 18.0 20.6
1992 712 51.0 13.9 21.1
1993 729 53.0 13.8 21.1
1994 732 50.0 14.6 22.4
1995 783 55.0 14.2 24.6
1996 783 55.0 14.2 24.6
1997 860 55.0 15.6 31.9
1998 838 63.0 13.3 38.5
1999 872 63.0 13.8 33.7
2000 949 63.0 15.1 31
2001 975 63.0 15.5 38.6
2002 930 62.0 15.0 47.1
2003 930 62.0 15.0 47.1
2004 985 62.0 15.9 46.2
2005 907 62.0 14.6 46.9
2006 839 62.0 13.5 46.2
2007 848 n/a n/a 51
2008 854 57.9 14.7 51.9
2009 869 59.7 14.6 53.5
2010 850 59.5 14.2 57.8
2011 874 56.7 15.3 59.4
2012 822 50.4 16.2 65
2013 835 51.6 16.1 65.9
2014 815 47.5 17.1 67.1
2015 825 47.0 17.5 64.2
2016 766 42.0 18.2 99.6
2017 780 46.9 16.6 99.4
2018 751 46.3 16.2 98.1
2019 757 48.1 15.7 99.6
2020 686 45.8 14.9 99.6
2021 643 39.8 16.1 99.5
2022 622 41.3 15.0 57.9
2023 697 45.8 15.2 99.6
2024 662 49.6 13.3 99.5

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 Walkertown Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 717 41.0 17.4 17
1989 681 41.0 16.6 24.1
1990 708 41.0 17.2 21.6
1991 741 41.0 18.0 20.6
1992 712 51.0 13.9 21.1
1993 729 53.0 13.8 21.1
1994 732 50.0 14.6 22.4
1995 783 55.0 14.2 24.6
1996 783 55.0 14.2 24.6
1997 860 55.0 15.6 31.9
1998 838 63.0 13.3 38.5
1999 872 63.0 13.8 33.7
2000 949 63.0 15.1 31
2001 975 63.0 15.5 38.6
2002 930 62.0 15.0 47.1
2003 930 62.0 15.0 47.1
2004 985 62.0 15.9 46.2
2005 907 62.0 14.6 46.9
2006 839 62.0 13.5 46.2
2007 848 n/a n/a 51
2008 854 57.9 14.7 51.9
2009 869 59.7 14.6 53.5
2010 850 59.5 14.2 57.8
2011 874 56.7 15.3 59.4
2012 822 50.4 16.2 65
2013 835 51.6 16.1 65.9
2014 815 47.5 17.1 67.1
2015 825 47.0 17.5 64.2
2016 766 42.0 18.2 99.6
2017 780 46.9 16.6 99.4
2018 751 46.3 16.2 98.1
2019 757 48.1 15.7 99.6
2020 686 45.8 14.9 99.6
2021 643 39.8 16.1 99.5
2022 622 41.3 15.0 57.9
2023 697 45.8 15.2 99.6
2024 662 49.6 13.3 99.5

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 Walkertown Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,237 (13.2%) $8,119 (86.8%) $9,356

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Walkertown Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1034th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1176th of 1502 Elementary schools
 8.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Walkertown Elementary)45.439.4
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)59.258.8
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Walkertown Elementary)46.331.7
 14.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)51.745.1
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Walkertown Elementary)59.248.8
 10.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)53.852.3
 1.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Walkertown Elementary)57.535.8
 21.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)56.452.2
 4.2%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Walkertown Elementary)42.939.2
 3.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)56.751.4
 5.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Walkertown Elementary)40.734.7
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)52.743.2
 9.5%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Walkertown Elementary)68.656.2
 12.4%
   5th Grade Science (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)69.861.4
 8.4%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students757697
 7.9%
African American138171
 23.9%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian02
Hispanic117141
 20.5%
Pacific Islander00
White460345
 25%
Two or More Races4038
 5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.6%99.6%
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Walkertown Elementary ranks 1051st of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Walkertown Elementary are 47% White, 25% African American, 21% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 662 students attended Walkertown Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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