W.H.A. Elementary

Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. Dist
205 HIGHLAND AVE W
WALKER, MN 56484
369 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
W.H.A. Elementary, located in Walker, Minnesota, is part of the Walker-Hackensack-Akeley School District. Serving the local community, the school is situated in a region known for its proximity to Leech Lake and the surrounding Northwoods, providing a unique rural setting for students. The school focuses on foundational education, aiming to foster academic growth, social development, and community engagement for students in their early formative years.

As a central hub for the district’s elementary education, W.H.A. Elementary emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages student participation and personal development. By integrating core curriculum requirements with the values of a small-town school system, the institution works to prepare its students for middle school transitions while maintaining a close-knit atmosphere that promotes collaboration between staff, families, and the wider Walker community.
369
Total Students
33.4
Full-Time Teachers
11.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    198 (53.7%)
  • American Indian
    101 (27.4%)
  • Two or More
    49 (13.3%)
  • Hispanic
    12 (3.3%)
  • Asian
    5 (1.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.8%)
  • Black
    1 (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: Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. Dist
Phone: (218)547-4261
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 369
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 205
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23

* 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 30
Kindergarten 46
Grade 1 39
Grade 2 39
Grade 3 51
Grade 4 58
Grade 5 55
Grade 6 51
Gender Ratio