Below Average
#3231 of 3,813 schools in IL
Walsh Elem School
Elementary School · Summit Sd 104 · Summit, IL
A Summit Sd 104 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
5640 S 75th Ave, Summit, IL 60501
- Math 22% proficient (2019)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Walsh Elem School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2017, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 39% (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
69%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Walsh Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,018/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Summit), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peckwas Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Otis P Graves Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 552 | Compare → |
| Byrne Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 591 | Compare → |
| Dr Donald Wharton Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 106 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Summit Sd 104
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 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
Walsh Elem School is listed in Summit SD 104; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walsh Elem School
Walsh Elem School is a public elementary school in Summit, IL, part of Summit Sd 104, serving approximately 239 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,231 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walsh Elem School
What grades does Walsh Elem School serve?
Walsh Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Walsh Elem School?
Walsh Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 239 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walsh Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walsh Elem School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walsh Elem School rank in IL?
Walsh Elem School ranks #3,231 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Walsh Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Walsh 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 Walsh Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walsh Elem School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Walsh Elem School a charter school?
No, Walsh Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walsh Elem School a Title I school?
No, Walsh Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walsh Elem School?
69.0% of students at Walsh 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
- 239
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.3%
- Phone
- (708) 458-7165
- 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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