Walker Elementary School, Springdale, AR (2026 List)

About WALKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Walker Elementary School is a public school in Springdale, Arkansas that teaches kids in grades K–5. The school has about 590 students and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, which means that classes are of a moderate size. The school uses a standards-based curriculum that focuses on reading and writing and basic math. It also has district-supported programs to help students do better in school. Walker Elementary students show that they are doing well in school by getting about 49% of the math and 38% of the reading/language arts questions right. This shows that there is still room for improvement. The student body is very diverse, with about 64% of students coming from minority groups, including a large number of Hispanic students. The amount of money spent per student is in line with what is normal for the area, and it pays for teaching and student support services. The school is in a residential area of Springdale, which means it gets support from families and the community.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 53%

Reading 38%

State average proficiency is 53% in Math and 38% in Reading.

35

Full-time Teachers

16 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

590

Total Students

$60887

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 36.1%

Asian 1.69%

Hispanic 38.81%

Black 2.54%

Two+ Races 5.25%

Native Am. 0.51%

White

36.1%

Asian

1.69%

Hispanic

38.81%

Black

2.54%

Two+ Races

5.25%

Native Am.

0.51%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 590

47.8%

282 Female

52.2%

308 Male

Student Population

590 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

590 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

WALKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Contact Information

Address

1701 S 40TH, SPRINGDALE, AR, 72762

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Phone

(479) 750-8874

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Website

http://www.sdale.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Walker Elementary School in Springdale is in the news because it was named a 2025 National Blue Ribbon School. This is a prestigious award that honors schools that do very well academically and in other areas. The award shows that the school is dedicated to making sure that all students do well, that all students can learn, and that the community is involved. Students, staff, and families came together for special assemblies to celebrate the award and think about a year of growth, creativity, and shared success.

FAQ

Q1. Does Walker Elementary offer extracurricular activities?

Ans. Yes, the school provides clubs, art, music, and seasonal sports opportunities.

Q2. Do you have programs for students who are learning English as a second language?

Ans. Yes, the school offers ELL support to help students develop English proficiency.

Q3. Does Walker Elementary provide special education services?

Ans. Yes, individualized special education programs are available for qualifying students.

Q4. Are there parent-teacher events or community involvement programs?

Ans. Yes, the school has family nights, conferences, and events that get people involved in the community.

Q5. Does the school have a library or media center for students?

Ans. Yes, the school has a library with books, digital resources, and programs to help kids read.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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