Walker Charter Academy

1801 3 MILE RD NW
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544

walker.heritageacademies.com/

Charter School 698 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Walker Charter Academy, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. Operated by National Heritage Academies, the school emphasizes a well-rounded academic curriculum grounded in a strong moral focus. Their educational model is designed to prepare students for high school success by fostering a disciplined learning environment that balances rigorous core subjects, such as mathematics and literacy, with character development and community involvement.

The school prides itself on a culture of partnership between teachers, students, and families. By maintaining high expectations for both academic performance and personal conduct, Walker Charter Academy seeks to cultivate "well-rounded scholars" who are equipped with the skills necessary for lifelong learning. Their programming typically includes extracurricular opportunities and a commitment to personalized instruction, ensuring that students receive the support needed to meet state standards and excel beyond the classroom.

698

Total Students

38.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walker Charter Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	384
Hispanic	144
Black	64
Asian	41
Two or More	64
American Indian	1

White
384 (55.0 %)
Hispanic
144 (20.6 %)
Black
64 (9.2 %)
Two or More
64 (9.2 %)
Asian
41 (5.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Walker Charter Academy
Phone:	(616)785-2700
Website:	http://walker.heritageacademies.com/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	698
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	290
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	92

* 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

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 81

Grade 6 73

Grade 7 68

Grade 8 71