Serving 447 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James Walker Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 447 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Walker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
James Walker Elementary School's student population of 447 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
447 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
James Walker Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Walker Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#65 out of 2084 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
13%
8%
Black
18%
15%
White
58%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Walker Elementary School's ranking?
James Walker Elementary School is ranked #65 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are James Walker Elementary School often compared to?
James Walker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William Bryant Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend James Walker Elementary School?
447 students attend James Walker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of James Walker Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Walker Elementary School?
James Walker Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does James Walker Elementary School offer ?
James Walker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is James Walker Elementary School part of?
James Walker Elementary School is part of Blue Springs R-IV School District.
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