Walden Elementary School vs. South Park Elementary School
Should I attend Walden Elementary School or South Park Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' 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 457 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 61% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 405 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 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
457 students
405 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#96 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#82 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
5
57
Kindergarten Students
78
64
Grade 1 Students
76
42
Grade 2 Students
57
56
Grade 3 Students
93
64
Grade 4 Students
67
56
Grade 5 Students
81
66
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
8%
% Hispanic
7%
5%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
82%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
1%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%