A
Very Good
87/100

South Walker Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 13745 Milton Lane, Walker, LA 70785
Overall
A
87/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
0.6 grade levels above the U.S. average · 80th percentile in Louisiana
Growth
B
Students gain 1.21 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 65th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Louisiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

87
Repit Score
out of 100
569
Students
enrolled
14.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%80/1000.6 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%65/100Students gain 1.21 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.98 in 2009–19; 78th percentile in Louisiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 48% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Louisiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +17 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Louisiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency86% (+17 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency76% (+13 pts vs. state avg 63%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Louisiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White87%77%reading +2 pts, math -6 pts49th percentile (list)
Black75%75%reading +13 pts, math +19 pts77th percentile (list)
Hispanic85%75%reading +24 pts, math +12 pts82nd percentile (list)
Low-income82%67%reading +15 pts, math +4 pts65th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 13745 Milton Lane
City Walker
ZIP Code 70785
District 2201020
NCES School ID 220102000403
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 70785

Understanding the community around South Walker Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $77,222
Per Capita Income $32,565
Poverty Rate 7.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 36.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.3%
High School or Higher 88.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $214,700
Median Rent $1,052
Owner-Occupied 85.8%
Renter-Occupied 14.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for South Walker Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 58.2%
Black 19.0%
Hispanic/Latino 15.1%
Two or More Races 4.6%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 569
Teachers (FTE) 40.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for South Walker Elementary School?
South Walker Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 87 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend South Walker Elementary School?
South Walker Elementary School has 569 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1.
What grades does South Walker Elementary School serve?
South Walker Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does South Walker Elementary School receive per student?
South Walker Elementary School receives $14,319 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around South Walker Elementary School in 70785 ▼
Avg Home Value
$256,369
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,469
1-Year Change
+4.7%
% Renters
14.2%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026