Walkers Grove Elementary School

24810 W 135th St
Plainfield, IL 60544
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 624 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Walkers Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 624 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • : 55% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Walkers Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Walkers Grove Elementary School's student population of 624 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
624 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars

School Rankings

Walkers Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walkers Grove Elementary School is 0.51, 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)
#397 out of 3542 schools
(Top 20%)
45%
27%
55%
30%
80-84%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
13%
6%
Hispanic
9%
28%
Black
6%
16%
White
68%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Walkers Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Walkers Grove Elementary School is ranked #397 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Walkers Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Walkers Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Walkers Grove Elementary School?
624 students attend Walkers Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Walkers Grove Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walkers Grove Elementary School?
Walkers Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Walkers Grove Elementary School offer ?
Walkers Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Walkers Grove Elementary School part of?
Walkers Grove Elementary School is part of Plainfield SD 202 School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 624 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • : 55% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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