Walsh Elementary School

514 Macgregor Rd
Lockport, IL 60441
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Walsh Elementary School serves 347 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 347 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Walsh Elementary School's student population of 347 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
347 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Walsh Elementary School is 0.35, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
15%
27%
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Black
1%
17%
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White
79%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL.
0.35
This chart display the diversity score of Walsh Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Walsh Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Walsh Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Walsh Elementary School?
347 students attend Walsh Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Walsh Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walsh Elementary School?
Walsh Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walsh Elementary School offer ?
Walsh Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Walsh Elementary School part of?
Walsh Elementary School is part of Will County SD 92 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 347 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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