Serving 293 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 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 293 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- 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
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Walker School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Walker School's student population of 293 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
293 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.45, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#20 out of 3426 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
6%
Hispanic
5%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
73%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
4%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Walker School is ranked #20 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Walker School often compared to?
Walker Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prospect Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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?
293 students attend Walker School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Walker School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walker School?
Walker School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walker School offer ?
Walker School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Walker School part of?
Walker School is part of Hinsdale CCSD 181 School District.
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