Linell K. Walker Elementary

2089 Newburg Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540

walker.fortunaesd.com/o/lkwes

256 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

South Fortuna Elementary School, located at 2089 Newburg Rd. in Fortuna, California, serves as a primary educational institution within the Fortuna Union Elementary School District. As a community-focused campus, it provides a foundational learning environment for students in the Humboldt County area, emphasizing academic development and the cultivation of essential social skills during the early formative years of schooling.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student success within a supportive, small-town atmosphere. Like many institutions in the region, South Fortuna Elementary works to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and community engagement, fostering a sense of belonging for its diverse student body. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for their transition into middle school and beyond, ensuring they have the fundamental tools necessary for future academic and personal achievement.

256

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Linell K. Walker Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	102
Hispanic	130
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	19
American Indian	2

Hispanic
130 (50.8%)
White
102 (39.8%)
Two or More
19 (7.4%)
Asian
2 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.8%)
Black
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Fortuna Elementary
Phone:	(707)725-2519
Website:	http://walker.fortunaesd.com/o/lkwes
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	200
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 57