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If you could change one rule at Walker Early Learning Center, what would it be?
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Enrollment
358
Elementary
DISTRICT 485 · STATE 421
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WAYNE COUNTY·NCES 210579001365
Walker Early Learning Center
1080 South Main Street, Monticello, KY 42633 · (606) 348-4251 · Wayne County
GRADES PK–KGELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL358 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
16.8:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.9:1 · STATE 15.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
79%
282 students
DISTRICT 82% · STATE 63%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 152 | 42% |
| Kindergarten | 206 | 58% |
Student demographics
30%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 28% · STATE 47% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Wayne County. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Walker Early Learning Center
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Early Learning Center this school | 358 | 78.8% | N/A |
| Gallatin County Lower Elementary Warsaw | 382 | 78.5% | N/A |
| Walnut Hill Elementary School Liberty | 371 | 77.1% | 36.8% |
| Gallatin County Upper Elementary Warsaw | 304 | 77.6% | 33.8% |
| Maryville Elementary School Louisville | 359 | 74.9% | 23.6% |
| Richardsville Elementary Bowling Green | 446 | 78.5% | 40.8% |
Matched among Kentucky elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Walker Early Learning Center ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 358 | #501 of 744 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.8:1 | #574 of 674 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 29.6% | #347 of 674 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 78.8% | #125 of 721 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -12.5% | #217 of 437 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
358
-2 (-1%) vs 2020
-47% since 1990-91, when it was 676
Student : Teacher
16.8:1
was 17.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 358 | 21.3 | 16.8:1 | 79% (282) |
| 2023-24 | 361 | N/A | N/A | 84% (302) |
| 2022-23 | 405 | 23.1 | 17.5:1 | 83% (337) |
| 2020-21 | 360 | 21 | 17.1:1 | 86% (311) |
| 2017-18 | 409 | 30.2 | 13.5:1 | 88% (359) |
| 2015-16 | 406 | 28 | 14.5:1 | 81% (330) |
| 2010-11 | 383 | 24 | 16.0:1 | 75% (288) |
| 2000-01 | 370 | 12 | 30.8:1 | 82% (304) |
| 1990-91 | 676 | 39 | 17.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Walker Early Learning Center.
Since 2017-18: students down 12% (409 to 358); teachers down 30% (30.2 to 21.3).
About Walker Early Learning Center
Walker Early Learning Center is a mid-sized elementary school in Wayne County, located in Monticello, Kentucky. Enrollment stands at 358 students, covering pre-K through kindergarten.
Wayne County has 8 schools; together they serve 3,058 students.
Roughly 83% of students at Walker Early Learning Center are White. Enrollment also includes 12% Hispanic and 4% multiracial. Among people living in Wayne County, the White share is about 92%. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, Walker Early Learning Center scores 30%.
Its staff includes 21.3 full-time-equivalent teachers, for about 16.8 students per teacher. Compared with the 15.4:1 average for elementary schools in Kentucky, this school's ratio is higher. Roughly 79% of students at Walker Early Learning Center can receive free or reduced-price lunch. The average for public schools in Wayne County is similar, at 77%.
The school is in Wayne County, where median household income comes to about $45,739, 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 17% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Wayne County counts 9 public schools with about 3,058 students.
About 0.1 miles separate Walker Early Learning Center from the closest public school, Wayne County Middle School. Within five miles are 5 other public schools.
In the federal locale system, Walker Early Learning Center is coded Town: Remote, for schools in a town far from an urbanized area.
Enrollment was essentially flat over 4 years: 360 in 2020-21, 358 in 2024-25.
Anyone can start a thread about open houses, carpools, and field trips at Walker Early Learning Center. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Wayne County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
19,602
Census ACS
Median income
$45,739
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
14%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
17%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
3,058 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Wayne County
- Wayne County High SchoolHigh · 895 students
- Monticello Elementary SchoolElementary · 664 students
- Wayne County Middle SchoolMiddle · 646 students
- Bell Elementary SchoolElementary · 432 students
- Lake Cumberland Youth Development CenterHigh · 30 students
- Wayne County Learning AcademyHigh · 26 students
Other schools in Monticello
- Wayne County High SchoolHigh · 895 students
- Monticello Elementary SchoolElementary · 664 students
- Wayne County Middle SchoolMiddle · 646 students
- Bell Elementary SchoolElementary · 432 students
- Lake Cumberland Youth Development CenterHigh · 30 students
- Wayne County Learning AcademyHigh · 26 students
Nearby schools
- Wayne County Middle School0.1 mi · 646
- Wayne County Learning Academy0.2 mi · 26
- Wayne County High School0.4 mi · 895
- Bell Elementary School0.4 mi · 432
- Monticello Elementary School0.8 mi · 664
- Otter Creek Academy6.8 mi · 7
Frequently asked questions
About Walker Early Learning CenterWhat is the total enrollment at Walker Early Learning Center?
Walker Early Learning Center enrolls approximately 358 students in grades PK-KG.
Is Walker Early Learning Center an elementary, middle, or high school?
Walker Early Learning Center is an elementary school covering grades PK-KG.
How many students per teacher at Walker Early Learning Center?
Approximately 16.8:1 students per teacher at Walker Early Learning Center.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Walker Early Learning Center?
At Walker Early Learning Center, the student body is approximately 83% White, 12% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Walker Early Learning Center in?
Walker Early Learning Center is part of Wayne County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.