Walker Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Walker Elementary School served 292 students in grades 1-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 31%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 36%) for the 2015-16 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 1-5 |
| Total Students | 292 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 6-9% | 31% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 10-14% | 36% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian (15-16) | n/a | n/a |
| Asian (15-16) | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic (15-16) | 11% | 26% |
| Black (15-16) | 53% | 17% |
| White (15-16) | 24% | 49% |
| Hawaiian (15-16) | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races (15-16) | 12% | 3% |
Diversity Score | n/a | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 2% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rockford 205 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Walker Elementary School is Roosevelt Center (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is West Middle School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is R K Welsh Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Rockford R K Welsh Elementary School Math: 5% | Reading: 8%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 479 students10
0.8 miles
2100 Huffman Blvd
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3260 0.8 K-5 479 - Rockford Roosevelt Center Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 438 students10
0.8 miles
978 Haskell Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3265 0.8 9-12 438 - Rockford Haskell Elementary School Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 278 students10
1.0 miles
515 Maple St
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3355 1 K-5 278 - Rockford West Middle School Math: 4% | Reading: 14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 877 students10
1.1 miles
1900 N Rockton Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3200 1.1 6-8 877 - Rockford C Henry Bloom Elementary School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 381 students10
1.5 miles
2912 Brendenwood Rd
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 229-2170 1.5 K-5 381
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