Excellent
#28 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 2% in state
Walker Elementary School
Elementary School · Ashland Sd 5 · Ashland, OR
An Ashland Sd 5 elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
364 Walker Ave, Ashland, OR 97520
- Math 58% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 71% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Walker Elementary School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2018, reaching 65% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Bike 90Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High2,029/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ashland), 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
$71,485
Median home value
$568,700
Median rent
$1,360/mo
College educated
61%
Homeownership
56.8%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97520; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trails Outdoor SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 154 | Compare → |
| Bellview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 244 | Compare → |
| Helman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 297 | 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.
Ashland Sd 5
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $20,066NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Walker Elementary School is listed in Ashland SD 5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walker Elementary School
Walker Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ashland, OR, part of Ashland Sd 5, serving approximately 248 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #28 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walker Elementary School
What grades does Walker Elementary School serve?
Walker Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Walker Elementary School?
Walker Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 248 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walker Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walker Elementary School is 16.5:1. 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 OR?
Walker Elementary School ranks #28 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Walker Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Walker Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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?
43.5% 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 248
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.1%
- Phone
- (541) 482-1516
- Area population (ZIP 97520)
- 26,983
- Area average commute
- 17.3 min
- Area median age
- 47.5
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 OSAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · 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 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 97520; 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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