WALKER UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Walker Upper Elementary is a public middle school that is part of the Charlottesville City Public Schools school district, located in Charlottesville, VA with about 610 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 47 teachers, Walker Upper Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
Walker Upper Elementary School, located on Dairy Road in Charlottesville, Virginia, serves as a vital transition point in the Charlottesville City Schools district. As an "upper elementary" school, it specifically educates students in grades 3 and 4, creating a specialized academic environment that bridges the gap between primary school and middle school. The school is committed to fostering a supportive community where young learners can build foundational academic skills while developing the independence necessary for their future educational success.
The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, emphasizing core subjects alongside opportunities for social-emotional growth. By focusing exclusively on the 3rd and 4th-grade experience, Walker Upper Elementary provides a unique setting where staff can dedicate targeted attention to this critical stage of child development. Through its partnership with the broader Charlottesville City Schools system, the school works to ensure that all students have access to the resources and personalized instruction needed to thrive as they progress toward higher grade levels.
For more information, contact Walker Upper Elementary at (434) 245-2412 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Charlottesville, VA 22903-1304
(434) 245-2412
WALKER UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Charlottesville, VA with about 610 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Charlottesville City Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 610
- Teachers:
- 47.23
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 610 students
- White
- 36.7%
- Black or African American
- 36.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.3%
- Two or more races
- 6.4%
- Asian
- 6.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
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.