Walkers Grove Elementary School

24810 W 135th St
Plainfield, IL 60544
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Walkers Grove Elementary School serves 574 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Walkers Grove Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 574 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in IL
  • Math Proficiency
    : 34% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55% (Top 10%)
  • 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:

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School Overview

Walkers Grove Elementary School's student population of 574 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
574 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Walkers Grove Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Walkers Grove Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
Overall Testing Rank
#598 out of 3663 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
28%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
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15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
9%
5%
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Hispanic
12%
27%
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Black
7%
17%
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White
68%
47%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.51
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Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Walkers Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Walkers Grove Elementary School is ranked #598 out of 3,663 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?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Walkers Grove Elementary School?
574 students attend Walkers Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Walkers Grove Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
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 School District 202.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 574 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 34% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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