Walker Traditional Elementary School

646 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Walker Traditional Elementary School, located on Wrightsboro Road in Augusta, Georgia, operates under a unique educational model within the Richmond County School System. Unlike standard neighborhood schools, Walker Traditional is a magnet school that utilizes a "traditional" curriculum, which emphasizes a structured, teacher-directed academic environment. The school focuses on a rigorous approach to fundamental subjects, including reading, writing, and mathematics, while maintaining high expectations for student behavior, dress code, and academic discipline.

The school serves a diverse student body and is known for its emphasis on parental involvement and a collaborative community atmosphere. By prioritizing consistent routines and a mastery-based learning approach, Walker Traditional aims to provide a solid foundation for students in preparation for middle school and beyond. Because it functions as a magnet institution, admission often involves a specific application process, drawing families who value a more disciplined and highly structured pedagogical style for their elementary-aged children.

646

Total Students

40.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walker Traditional Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	29
Black	491
Asian	13
Two or More	40
Pacific Islander	3

Black
491 (76.0%)
White
70 (10.8%)
Two or More
40 (6.2%)
Hispanic
29 (4.5%)
Asian
13 (2.0%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)

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:	No
District:	Richmond County
Phone:	(706)823-6950
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	646
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	527
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 88

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 111

Grade 3 119

Grade 4 122

Grade 5 109

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Walker Traditional Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	88
Grade 1	97
Grade 2	111
Grade 3	119
Grade 4	122
Grade 5	109

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Walker Traditional Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	346	53.6%
Male	300	46.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)