Serving 504 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Walnut Trails 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 47% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Walnut Trails Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Walnut Trails Elementary School's student population of 504 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
504 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Walnut Trails Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walnut Trails 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#481 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)47%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
16%
28%
Black
9%
16%
White
68%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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
What is Walnut Trails Elementary School's ranking?
Walnut Trails Elementary School is ranked #481 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Walnut Trails Elementary School often compared to?
Walnut Trails Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Troy Craughwell School, Grand Prairie Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Walnut Trails Elementary School?
504 students attend Walnut Trails Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Walnut Trails Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walnut Trails Elementary School?
Walnut Trails Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Walnut Trails Elementary School offer ?
Walnut Trails Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Walnut Trails Elementary School part of?
Walnut Trails Elementary School is part of Minooka CCSD 201 School District.
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