Serving 295 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Walker School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 295 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Walker School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walker School is 0.40, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Walker School?
295 students attend Walker School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Walker School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walker School?
Walker School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Walker School offer ?
Walker School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 295 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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