Serving 168 students in grades Kindergarten-4, W W Walker Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W W Walker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
W W Walker Elementary School's student population of 168 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of W W Walker Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
68%
28%
Black
13%
16%
White
11%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend W W Walker Elementary School?
168 students attend W W Walker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of W W Walker Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W W Walker Elementary School?
W W Walker Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does W W Walker Elementary School offer ?
W W Walker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is W W Walker Elementary School part of?
W W Walker Elementary School is part of Summit SD 104 School District.
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