Walker Early Learning Center

1080 South Main Street
Monticello, KY 42633
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Walker Early Learning Center serves 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 358 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Walker Early Learning Center's student population of 358 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
358 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Cardinal Red and Blue
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Walker Early Learning Center is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Hispanic
12%
10%
Black
1%
11%
White
83%
71%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.30
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Walker Early Learning Center?
358 students attend Walker Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Walker Early Learning Center students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walker Early Learning Center?
Walker Early Learning Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Walker Early Learning Center offer ?
Walker Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Walker Early Learning Center part of?
Walker Early Learning Center is part of Wayne County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 358 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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