Walsh Elementary School

514 Macgregor Rd
Lockport, IL 60441
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Walsh Elementary School serves 346 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 346 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Walsh Elementary School's student population of 346 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
346 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Walsh Elementary School is 0.38, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
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Hispanic
17%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Walsh Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
16%
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White
77%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Walsh Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Walsh Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Walsh Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Walsh Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Walsh Elementary School?
346 students attend Walsh Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Walsh Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walsh Elementary School?
Walsh Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Walsh Elementary School offer ?
Walsh Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Walsh Elementary School part of?
Walsh Elementary School is part of Will County SD 92 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 346 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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