Wallin Oaks Elementary School serves 645 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 645 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 50% in IL)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wallin Oaks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Wallin Oaks Elementary School's student population of 645 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
645 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wallin Oaks Elementary School is 0.67, 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.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
14%
6%
Hispanic
19%
28%
Black
9%
16%
White
52%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Wallin Oaks Elementary School?
645 students attend Wallin Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Wallin Oaks Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wallin Oaks Elementary School?
Wallin Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wallin Oaks Elementary School offer ?
Wallin Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wallin Oaks Elementary School part of?
Wallin Oaks Elementary School is part of Plainfield SD 202 School District.
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