Serving 292 students in grades 1-5, Walker Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
292 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)6-9%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)10-14%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(15-16)11%
26%
Black
(15-16)53%
17%
White
(15-16)24%
49%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)12%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% IL state average).
How many students attend Walker Elementary School?
292 students attend Walker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Walker Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walker Elementary School?
Walker Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Walker Elementary School offer ?
Walker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Walker Elementary School part of?
Walker Elementary School is part of Rockford School District 205.
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