At a glance
Reported students
458
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
38th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
616.5
Walker Creek El: 458 reported students.
State peer staffing position
44th percentile
14.4:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 437
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30.52
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
What the reported data says about Walker Creek El
Walker Creek El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in North Richland Hills. It is one of 31 current school records connected to Birdville ISD. NCES reports 458 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, close to the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (54.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.7%). English learners represent 7.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Walker Creek El
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.7 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 25.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.17
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White54.1%
- Hispanic22.7%
- Black8.1%
- Asian4.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Birdville ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Holiday Heights El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
463 reported students
Birdville El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
479 reported students
John D Spicer El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
431 reported students
Foster Village El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
430 reported students
Green Valley El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
406 reported students
North Ridge El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
510 reported students
Public schools near Walker Creek El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy at Carrie F Thomas Elementary · Birdville ISD | PK–05 | 586 | 0.8 mi |
| W a Porter El Elementary · Birdville ISD | PK–05 | 538 | 1.1 mi |
| Smithfield El Elementary · Birdville ISD | PK–05 | 658 | 1.2 mi |
| Holiday Heights El Elementary · Birdville ISD | PK–05 | 463 | 1.6 mi |
| Shady Oaks El Elementary · Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD | PK–06 | 594 | 1.9 mi |
| Donna Park Elementary · Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD | PK–06 | 439 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Walker Creek El
What grades does Walker Creek El serve?
Walker Creek El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Birdville ISD.
How many students attend Walker Creek El?
Walker Creek El reported 458 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 437 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Walker Creek El?
The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 458 students and 31.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Walker Creek El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Walker Creek El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Birdville ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Walker Creek El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
25.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Walker Creek El in?
Walker Creek El is part of Birdville ISD, based in North Richland Hills, TX, which operates 31 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Walker Creek El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Academy at Carrie F Thomas (0.8 mi), W a Porter El (1.1 mi), Smithfield El (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.