School Overview
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.
616
Total Students
51.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walker Upper Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White239
Hispanic90
Black164
Asian35
Two or More88
  • White
    239 (38.8 %)
  • Black
    164 (26.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    90 (14.6 %)
  • Two or More
    88 (14.3 %)
  • Asian
    35 (5.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Charlottesville City Public Schools
Phone: (434)245-2412
Website: http://www.charlottesvilleschools.org/walker
Grade Range: 5th - 6th
Total Students: 616
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 51.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 451
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 5 317
Grade 6 299

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Walker Upper Elementary
Grade Student Count
Grade 5317
Grade 6299
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Walker Upper Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female28045.5%
Male33654.5%