Walden Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Deerfield, Illinois 60015 · Deerfield SD 109
#6 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#612 of 50,301 nationally
About Walden Elem School
Walden Elem School is a public elementary located in Deerfield, in the Deerfield SD 109 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 445 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 90.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 6th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (94th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (81th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 445.
There are 7 schools in Deerfield; Walden Elem School ranks 3rd of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)79%
- Reading proficiency (30%)81%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)12.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Walden Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 12.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 81%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 79%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Walden Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kipling Elem School
Deerfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
452 students · 1.2 km away
Deerfield High School
Deerfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,437 students · 1.3 km away
Alan B Shepard Middle School
Deerfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
476 students · 1.9 km away
Wilmot Elem School
Deerfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
477 students · 2.1 km away
Sherwood Elem School
Highland Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
342 students · 2.3 km away
Bannockburn School
Bannockburn · Public elementary · Grades K–8
165 students · 2.4 km away
Charles J Caruso Middle School
Deerfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
440 students · 2.5 km away
Red Oak Elem School
Highland Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
225 students · 2.6 km away
South Park Elem School
Deerfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
424 students · 2.6 km away
Ravinia Elem School
Highland Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
285 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Argenta-Oreana Elementary School
Oreana · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
445 students
Erickson Elementary School
Bloomingdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
445 students
Kenneth E Neubert Elem School
Algonquin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
445 students
Henry Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
445 students
Ronald D O Neal
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades K–6
445 students
Oakland Elementary School
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
446 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Walden Elem School a good school?
Walden Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 90.9 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #6 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Walden Elem School rank in Illinois?
Walden Elem School ranks #6 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #612 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Walden Elem School?
Walden Elem School had 445 students in 2025.
Is Walden Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Walden Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Walden Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Walden Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.