WILLIAM WALKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
William Walker Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Beaverton SD 48J school district, located in Portland, OR with about 474 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, William Walker Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
William Walker Elementary School, located in Portland, Oregon, is a key part of the Beaverton School District. The school is known for its diverse and inclusive environment, serving a student body that reflects a wide range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds. As a community-focused institution, William Walker places a strong emphasis on fostering an equitable learning environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through personalized instruction and supportive academic programs.
Beyond its core curriculum, the school is recognized for its commitment to social-emotional learning and building strong relationships between staff, students, and families. The faculty utilizes a collaborative approach to education, aiming to close opportunity gaps and provide every child with the resources necessary for success. With a dedication to continuous improvement and community engagement, William Walker Elementary strives to prepare its students to become compassionate, lifelong learners within a rapidly changing global society.
For more information, contact William Walker Elementary School at (503) 356-2520 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Portland, OR 97225-4555
(503) 356-2520
WILLIAM WALKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Portland, OR with about 474 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Oregon
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Beaverton SD 48J
- Total Students:
- 474
- Teachers:
- 33.17
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 474 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WILLIAM WALKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 72% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 72.2%
- White
- 18.4%
- Asian
- 3.2%
- Black or African American
- 2.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.8%
- Male
- 54.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.