Excellent
#15 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 1% in state
Walker School
Elementary School · Hinsdale Ccsd 181 · Clarendon Hills, IL
A Hinsdale Ccsd 181 elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
120 Walker Ave, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
- Math 72% proficient (2021)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Walker School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 77% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 80% (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 Walker School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average434/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clarendon Hills), 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
$114,672
Median home value
$568,300
Median rent
$1,195/mo
College educated
74%
Homeownership
77.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60514; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.8 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 313 | Compare → |
| Notre Dame SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 148 | Compare → |
| Seton Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Holmes Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–2 | 0.8 mi | 499 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hinsdale Ccsd 181
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 of 9
- District spending per student
- $23,911NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Walker School is listed in Hinsdale CCSD 181; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walker School
Walker School is a public elementary school in Clarendon Hills, IL, part of Hinsdale Ccsd 181, serving approximately 295 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10 and ranks #15 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walker School
What grades does Walker School serve?
Walker School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Walker School?
Walker School has an enrollment of approximately 295 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walker School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walker School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walker School rank in IL?
Walker School ranks #15 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Walker School's MySchoolScout rating?
Walker School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 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 Walker School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walker School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Walker School a charter school?
No, Walker School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walker School a Title I school?
No, Walker School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 295
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DuPage County
- Phone
- (630) 861-4600
- Area population (ZIP 60514)
- 9,760
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 60514; this does not measure the attendance area.
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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