Thomas C. Walker Elementary School serves 314 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 89%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
314 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-84%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)90-94%
89%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
9%
22%
White
87%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Gloucester County 51±¬ÁÏs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% VA state average).
How many students attend Thomas C. Walker Elementary School?
314 students attend Thomas C. Walker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Thomas C. Walker Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas C. Walker Elementary School?
Thomas C. Walker Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomas C. Walker Elementary School offer ?
Thomas C. Walker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Thomas C. Walker Elementary School part of?
Thomas C. Walker Elementary School is part of Gloucester County 51±¬ÁÏs.
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