Very Good
#1658 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 17% in state
Linell K. Walker Elementary
Elementary School · Fortuna Elementary · Fortuna, CA
A Fortuna Elementary elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
2089 Newburg Rd., Fortuna, CA 95540
- Math 20% vs CA 41% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Linell K. Walker Elementary score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 13-year record (2012–2024) and has held near 23% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Linell K. Walker Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,424/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fortuna), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,346
Median home value
$362,400
Median rent
$1,135/mo
College educated
24.1%
Homeownership
58.5%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95540; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman G. Ambrosini ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–4 | 0.9 mi | 301 | Compare → |
| Redwood Preparatory CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.7 | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 230 | Compare → |
| Hydesville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–8 | 3.9 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| North Coast MennonitePrivate · tuition | 3.7private | 1–10 | 4.8 mi | 30 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fortuna Elementary
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,627NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Linell K. Walker Elementary is listed in Fortuna Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Linell K. Walker Elementary
Linell K. Walker Elementary is a public elementary school in Fortuna, CA, part of Fortuna Elementary, serving approximately 258 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,658 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Linell K. Walker Elementary
What grades does Linell K. Walker Elementary serve?
Linell K. Walker Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Linell K. Walker Elementary?
Linell K. Walker Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 258 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linell K. Walker Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Linell K. Walker Elementary is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Linell K. Walker Elementary rank in CA?
Linell K. Walker Elementary ranks #1,658 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Linell K. Walker Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Linell K. Walker Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Linell K. Walker Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Linell K. Walker Elementary has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Linell K. Walker Elementary a charter school?
No, Linell K. Walker Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Linell K. Walker Elementary a Title I school?
No, Linell K. Walker Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Linell K. Walker Elementary?
86.8% of students at Linell K. Walker Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 258
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Humboldt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.3%
- Phone
- (707) 725-2519
- Area population (ZIP 95540)
- 14,641
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95540; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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