Walker Elementary School

www.ashland.k12.or.us

242 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Walker Elementary School is a public school located in Ashland, Oregon, serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Ashland School District, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a supportive, inclusive, and academically rigorous environment. Its curriculum focuses on developing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science while promoting social-emotional learning to help students grow into well-rounded individuals.

Beyond standard academics, Walker Elementary is known for fostering a strong sense of community and school spirit. The school frequently engages parents and local residents through various programs and events, aiming to create a collaborative partnership between home and classroom. With a commitment to equity and student-centered instruction, Walker Elementary strives to provide a safe and enriching space that prepares its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

242

Total Students

15.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walker Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	162
Hispanic	43
Black	3
Asian	7
Two or More	27

White
162 (66.9%)
Hispanic
43 (17.8%)
Two or More
27 (11.2%)
Asian
7 (2.9%)
Black
3 (1.2%)

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:	Ashland SD 5
Phone:	(541)482-1516
Website:	http://www.ashland.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	242
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	161
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 35

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 48