Serving 130 students in grades Kindergarten-5, 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: W W Walker Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Summit Argo, IL, encompassing approximately 5.3 square miles. Families typically experience a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.9 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
W W Walker Elementary School's student population of 130 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
130 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
To promote and instill the love of learning
School Rankings
W W Walker Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W W Walker Elementary School is 0.44, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2812 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
73%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.4%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
5%
Showing 2003–2013. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W W Walker Elementary School's ranking?
W W Walker Elementary School is ranked #2812 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% 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?
130 students attend W W Walker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of W W Walker Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 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 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does W W Walker Elementary School offer ?
W W Walker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
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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