Walkerton Elementary School

591 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Walkerton Elementary School, located at 805 Washington St in Walkerton, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the John Glenn School Corporation. As a community-focused school, it is dedicated to providing a supportive and nurturing environment for students in the elementary grades, focusing on essential academic development, literacy, and social-emotional growth. The school prioritizes building a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local Walkerton community to ensure students are well-prepared for their future academic endeavors.

Beyond core academics, Walkerton Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that encourages student engagement and character development. The school utilizes a variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs, aiming to foster curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. By maintaining a welcoming atmosphere and emphasizing student success, the school serves as a central hub for the area’s youth, providing the foundational skills necessary for students to transition successfully into middle school and beyond.

591

Total Students

33.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walkerton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	544
Hispanic	30
Black	8
Asian	2
Two or More	7

White
544 (92.0 %)
Hispanic
30 (5.1 %)
Black
8 (1.4 %)
Two or More
7 (1.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	John Glenn School Corporation
Phone:	(574)586-3186
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	591
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	294
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 51

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 79

Grade 6 60