Walker Upper Elementary
616 Students
Middle School 5th - 6th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 239 |
| Hispanic | 90 |
| Black | 164 |
| Asian | 35 |
| Two or More | 88 |
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White239 (38.8 %)
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Black164 (26.6 %)
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Hispanic90 (14.6 %)
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Two or More88 (14.3 %)
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Asian35 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 317 |
| Grade 6 | 299 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 280 | 45.5% |
| Male | 336 | 54.5% |
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