Serving 258 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Linell K. Walker Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Linell K. Walker Elementary School's student population of 258 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Motto
Home of the Stars
School Rankings
Linell K. Walker Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Linell K. Walker Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6448 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
47%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
44%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Linell K. Walker Elementary School's ranking?
Linell K. Walker Elementary School is ranked #6448 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Linell K. Walker Elementary School often compared to?
Linell K. Walker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Linell K. Walker Elementary School?
258 students attend Linell K. Walker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Linell K. Walker Elementary School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Linell K. Walker Elementary School?
Linell K. Walker Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Linell K. Walker Elementary School offer ?
Linell K. Walker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Linell K. Walker Elementary School part of?
Linell K. Walker Elementary School is part of Fortuna Elementary School District.
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