Walker Traditional Elementary School

Walker Traditional Elementary School serves 672 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Augusta, Georgia, earning recognition as one of the higher-performing elementary schools in the state. With a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranking #407 out of 2,271 Georgia elementary schools, Walker Traditional places in the 82nd percentile statewide. The school demonstrates solid academic achievement with 67% of students scoring proficient or above in English Language Arts and 68% reaching proficiency in mathematics.

These strong results reflect the dedication of 43 full-time equivalent teachers who maintain a student-teacher ratio of 15.6 to 1, allowing for meaningful attention to individual student needs. Walker Traditional serves a diverse community where many families face economic challenges, with the surrounding neighborhood showing a median household income of $22,282 and a poverty rate of 41.1%. Despite these socioeconomic factors, the school has established itself as an academic bright spot, helping students achieve success regardless of their background circumstances.

The school operates from its location on Wrightsboro Road in Richmond County, serving families throughout Augusta's mid-size city environment where the median home value is $83,900 and approximately 12% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.