At a glance
Reported students
885
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
57.87
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
75th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
571
Jerry R Walker Middle: 885 reported students.
State peer staffing position
65th percentile
15.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. 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
- 957
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.4:1
What the reported data says about Jerry R Walker Middle
Jerry R Walker Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Little Elm. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Little Elm ISD. NCES reports 885 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 middle schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 639 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 75th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, close to the Texas median of 14.4:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (41%) and White (27.7%). English learners represent 20% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13%. 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 Jerry R Walker Middle
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 57.87 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 20%
- Students with disabilities
- 13%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White27.7%
- Hispanic41%
- Black21.1%
- Asian4.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.8%
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 Little Elm ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lowell H Strike Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
881 reported students
Denton Co J J a E P
Middle · Grades 06–10
Enrollment not reported
Oak Point El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
998 reported students
Hackberry El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
601 reported students
D H Brent El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
541 reported students
Lakeview El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
531 reported students
Public schools near Jerry R Walker Middle
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodriguez Middle Middle · Denton ISD | 06–08 | 612 | 2.4 mi |
| Lake Dallas Middle Middle · Lake Dallas ISD | 06–08 | 843 | 4 mi |
| Bettye Myers Middle Middle · Denton ISD | 06–08 | 827 | 4 mi |
| Lowell H Strike Middle Middle · Little Elm ISD | 06–08 | 881 | 4.7 mi |
| Navo Middle Middle · Denton ISD | 06–08 | 699 | 5.3 mi |
| Pioneer Heritage Middle Middle · Frisco ISD | 06–08 | 1,037 | 5.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Jerry R Walker Middle
What grades does Jerry R Walker Middle serve?
Jerry R Walker Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Little Elm ISD.
How many students attend Jerry R Walker Middle?
Jerry R Walker Middle reported 885 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 75th percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 957 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Jerry R Walker Middle?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 885 students and 57.87 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Jerry R Walker Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Jerry R Walker Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Little Elm ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Jerry R Walker Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
52.5% 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 Jerry R Walker Middle in?
Jerry R Walker Middle is part of Little Elm ISD, based in Little Elm, TX, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Jerry R Walker Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Rodriguez Middle (2.4 mi), Lake Dallas Middle (4 mi), Bettye Myers Middle (4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.