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#2874 of 3,778 schools in FL

Walker Elementary School

Elementary School · Broward · Fort Lauderdale, FL

A Broward elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1001 NW 4TH ST, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

  • Math 52% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 28% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 19:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51.7% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-8.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-27.2 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+3.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19:1
District spending per student$12,121
Chronic Absenteeism45.5%

Students at Walker Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency52%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency28%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
49%
ELA
45%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
46%
2011
Math
43%
ELA
31%
2012
Math
41%
ELA
34%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
19%
ELA
16%
2015
Math
9%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
20%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
24%
ELA
24%
2019
Math
24%
ELA
24%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
18%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
18%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
19%
2024
Math
52%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

85.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Walker Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Miami map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 72Very Walkable
  • Transit 54Good Transit
  • Bike 51Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$51,918

Median home value

$276,600

Median rent

$1,385/mo

College educated

17.9%

Homeownership

47.9%

Poverty rate

24.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33311; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Jack and Jill Children's CenterPrivate · tuition5.4privateK–50.4 mi88Compare →
S.o.u.l. AcademyPrivate · tuition4.1privatePK–120.4 mi97Compare →
The International Family AcademyPrivate · tuition3.7privateK–120.4 mi68Compare →
North Fork Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–50.5 mi413Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Broward

Schools in district
325
Rank in district
#247 of 319
District spending per student
$12,121NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Walker Elementary School is listed in BROWARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Walker Elementary School

Walker Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Lauderdale, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 512 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,874 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Walker Elementary School

What grades does Walker Elementary School serve?

Walker Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Walker Elementary School?

Walker Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 512 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Walker Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Walker Elementary School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Walker Elementary School rank in FL?

Walker Elementary School ranks #2,874 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Walker Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Walker Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Walker Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Walker Elementary School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Walker Elementary School a charter school?

No, Walker Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Walker Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Walker Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walker Elementary School?

85.2% of students at Walker Elementary School 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
512
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Broward County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
45.5%
Area population (ZIP 33311)
73,280
Area average commute
27.6 min
Area median age
35.8
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 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. 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 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. 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 33311; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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