Serving 447 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Walden Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 447 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 63% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Walden Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walden Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Walden Elementary School is ranked #119 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Walden Elementary School often compared to?
Walden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Walden Elementary School?
447 students attend Walden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Walden Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walden Elementary School?
Walden Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Walden Elementary School offer ?
Walden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Walden Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 447 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 63% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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