Excellent
#53 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 1% in state
Walden Elem School
Elementary School · Deerfield Sd 109 · Deerfield, IL
A Deerfield Sd 109 elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
630 Essex Ct, Deerfield, IL 60015
- Math 63% proficient (2021)
- Reading 59% proficient (2022)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Walden Elem School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2019, to 59% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Walden Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,038/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Deerfield), 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
$186,786
Median home value
$602,700
Median rent
$2,284/mo
College educated
80%
Homeownership
84.9%
Poverty rate
2.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60015; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kipling Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 459 | Compare → |
| Montessori Connection WestPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Wilmot Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 483 | Compare → |
| Sherwood Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 354 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Deerfield Sd 109
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $26,414NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Walden Elem School is listed in Deerfield SD 109; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walden Elem School
Walden Elem School is a public elementary school in Deerfield, IL, part of Deerfield Sd 109, serving approximately 447 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #53 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walden Elem School
What grades does Walden Elem School serve?
Walden Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Walden Elem School?
Walden Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 447 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walden Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walden Elem School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walden Elem School rank in IL?
Walden Elem School ranks #53 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Walden Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Walden Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Walden Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walden Elem School has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Walden Elem School a charter school?
No, Walden Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walden Elem School a Title I school?
No, Walden Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 447
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.1%
- Phone
- (847) 945-9660
- Area population (ZIP 60015)
- 27,720
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 60015; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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