Walker School vs. Prospect Elementary School
Should I attend Walker School or Prospect 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
Walker School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Prospect Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 332 students in grades Kindergarten-6, 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 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 341 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Prospect Elementary 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 80-84% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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-6
K-5
Total Students
332 students
341 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#22 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#15 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
80-84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
1
1
Kindergarten Students
43
56
Grade 1 Students
56
55
Grade 2 Students
53
56
Grade 3 Students
42
57
Grade 4 Students
41
54
Grade 5 Students
53
62
Grade 6 Students
43
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
15%
% Hispanic
5%
7%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
74%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%