Very Good
#625 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 16% in state
Walkers Grove Elementary School
Elementary School · Plainfield Sd 202 · Plainfield, IL
A Plainfield Sd 202 elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
24810 W 135th St, Plainfield, IL 60544
- Math 34% proficient (2021)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Walkers Grove Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 67% (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).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Walkers Grove Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated741/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Plainfield), 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
$108,447
Median home value
$311,700
Median rent
$1,809/mo
College educated
42.9%
Homeownership
85.6%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60544; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Pointe Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 575 | Compare → |
| Kla Schools of PlainfieldPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.3 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Lincoln ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 515 | Compare → |
| Montessori of PlainfieldPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 1.9 mi | 5 | 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.
Plainfield Sd 202
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #2 of 30
- District spending per student
- $15,896NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Walkers Grove Elementary School is listed in Plainfield SD 202; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walkers Grove Elementary School
Walkers Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school in Plainfield, IL, part of Plainfield Sd 202, serving approximately 624 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #625 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walkers Grove Elementary School
What grades does Walkers Grove Elementary School serve?
Walkers Grove Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Walkers Grove Elementary School?
Walkers Grove Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 624 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walkers Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walkers Grove Elementary School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walkers Grove Elementary School rank in IL?
Walkers Grove Elementary School ranks #625 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Walkers Grove Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Walkers Grove Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Walkers Grove Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walkers Grove Elementary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Walkers Grove Elementary School a charter school?
No, Walkers Grove Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walkers Grove Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Walkers Grove Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walkers Grove Elementary School?
21.5% of students at Walkers Grove Elementary 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
- 624
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Will County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.6%
- Phone
- (815) 439-2885
- Area population (ZIP 60544)
- 27,937
- Area average commute
- 36.7 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 60544; 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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