Serving 674 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Olene Walker Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 674 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Olene Walker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Olene Walker Elementary School's student population of 674 students has grown by 64% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
674 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Olene Walker Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olene Walker Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#876 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)16%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
2%
Hispanic
37%
20%
Black
10%
1%
White
33%
71%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olene Walker Elementary School's ranking?
Olene Walker Elementary School is ranked #876 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Olene Walker Elementary School often compared to?
Olene Walker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James E. Moss School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Olene Walker Elementary School?
674 students attend Olene Walker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Olene Walker Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olene Walker Elementary School?
Olene Walker Elementary School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Olene Walker Elementary School offer ?
Olene Walker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Olene Walker Elementary School part of?
Olene Walker Elementary School is part of Granite School District.
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