Walsh Elementary School

514 Macgregor Rd
Lockport, IL 60441
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Walsh Elementary School serves 363 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 363 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Walsh Elementary School's student population of 363 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
363 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1905
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Walsh Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
17%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
77%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.38
(22-23)
19.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Walsh Elementary School?
363 students attend Walsh Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Walsh Elementary School students are White, 17% 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 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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 Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 363 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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