Below Average
#3230 of 3,813 schools in IL
W W Walker Elem School
Elementary School · Summit Sd 104 · Bedford Park, IL
A Summit Sd 104 elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7735 W 66th Pl, Bedford Park, IL 60501
- Math 22% proficient (2019)
- Reading 5% proficient (2022)
- 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at W W Walker Elem School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2017, to 5% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where W W Walker Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High70,588/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bedford Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,110
Median home value
$227,300
Median rent
$1,017/mo
College educated
13.1%
Homeownership
62.7%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Donald Wharton Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 106 | Compare → |
| Dore Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 739 | Compare → |
| Otis P Graves Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 552 | Compare → |
| Robina Lyle Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 316 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Summit Sd 104
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $26,862NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
W W Walker Elem School is listed in Summit SD 104; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About W W Walker Elem School
W W Walker Elem School is a public elementary school in Bedford Park, IL, part of Summit Sd 104, serving approximately 103 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,230 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about W W Walker Elem School
What grades does W W Walker Elem School serve?
W W Walker Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend W W Walker Elem School?
W W Walker Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 103 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W W Walker Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at W W Walker Elem School is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does W W Walker Elem School rank in IL?
W W Walker Elem School ranks #3,230 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is W W Walker Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
W W Walker Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at W W Walker Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, W W Walker Elem School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is W W Walker Elem School a charter school?
No, W W Walker Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is W W Walker Elem School a Title I school?
No, W W Walker Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for W W Walker Elem School?
51.5% of students at W W Walker Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 103
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.3%
- Phone
- (708) 458-7150
- Area population (ZIP 60501)
- 11,490
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60501; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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