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#1096 of 1,284 schools in KY

Based on limited data

Walker Early Learning Center

Elementary School · Wayne County · Monticello, KY

A Wayne County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.

Estimated ScoreLimited data profile

1080 South Main Street, Monticello, KY 42633

Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on KY statewide data.Learn more

Academics

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics6.3Average49%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.·Area estimate · Based on KY state average
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement51%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$13,466
Chronic Absenteeism30.5%

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

83.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Walker Early Learning Center 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated876/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Monticello), 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

$42,500

Median home value

$124,200

Median rent

$665/mo

College educated

13.3%

Homeownership

70.8%

Poverty rate

24.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42633; 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

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Immanuel Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.6PK–101.1 mi59Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Wayne County

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#5 of 7
District spending per student
$13,466NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
31.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Walker Early Learning Center is listed in Wayne County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Walker Early Learning Center

Walker Early Learning Center is a public elementary school in Monticello, KY, part of Wayne County, serving approximately 361 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,096 of 1,284 schools in KY. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Walker Early Learning Center

What grades does Walker Early Learning Center serve?

Walker Early Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.

How many students attend Walker Early Learning Center?

Walker Early Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 361 students.

How does Walker Early Learning Center rank in KY?

Walker Early Learning Center ranks #1,096 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Walker Early Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?

Walker Early Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Walker Early Learning Center a charter school?

No, Walker Early Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Walker Early Learning Center a Title I school?

No, Walker Early Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walker Early Learning Center?

83.7% of students at Walker Early Learning Center 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 – Kindergarten
Enrollment
361
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.5%
Area population (ZIP 42633)
18,609
Area average commute
22.2 min
Area median age
42.8
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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 42633; 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24

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