Very Good
#968 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 37% in state
D F Walker Elementary
Elementary School · Edenton-chowan Schools · Edenton, NC
An Edenton-chowan Schools elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
125 Sandy Ridge Road, Edenton, NC 27932
- Math 51% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at D F Walker Elementary score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 45% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.2%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where D F 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,291/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Edenton), 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
$54,962
Median home value
$206,700
Median rent
$790/mo
College educated
25%
Homeownership
67.4%
Poverty rate
22%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27932; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Edenton-chowan Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,037NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
D F Walker Elementary is listed in Edenton-Chowan Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About D F Walker Elementary
D F Walker Elementary is a public elementary school in Edenton, NC, part of Edenton-chowan Schools, serving approximately 378 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #968 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about D F Walker Elementary
What grades does D F Walker Elementary serve?
D F Walker Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend D F Walker Elementary?
D F Walker Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 378 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at D F Walker Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at D F Walker Elementary is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does D F Walker Elementary rank in NC?
D F Walker Elementary ranks #968 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is D F Walker Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
D F Walker Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 D F Walker Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, D F Walker Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is D F Walker Elementary a charter school?
No, D F Walker Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is D F Walker Elementary a Title I school?
No, D F Walker Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for D F Walker Elementary?
99.2% of students at D F 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 378
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Chowan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.3%
- Phone
- (252) 221-4151
- Area population (ZIP 27932)
- 12,784
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 46.1
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 27932; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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