Walden Elementary School vs. South Park Elementary School
Should you attend Walden Elementary School or South Park Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Walden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
South Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
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).
Serving 433 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Park 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 17% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
447 students
433 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#119 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#99 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
67
Kindergarten Students
55
64
Grade 1 Students
77
67
Grade 2 Students
82
67
Grade 3 Students
78
45
Grade 4 Students
60
59
Grade 5 Students
95
64
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
7%
% Hispanic
7%
5%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
84%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
1%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%