Walker Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Evanston, Illinois 60203 · Evanston CCSD 65
#460 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#16352 of 50,301 nationally
About Walker Elem School
Walker Elem School is a public elementary located in Evanston, in the Evanston CCSD 65 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 364 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 62.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 460th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (83th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (47th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 364.
There are 16 schools in Evanston; Walker Elem School ranks 10th of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)36.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.7
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 Walker Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Walker Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Joseph E Hill Education Center
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258 students · 854 m away
Dr ML King Jr Literary&Fine Arts
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Highland Elementary School
Skokie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
316 students · 1.4 km away
Evanston Twp High School
Evanston · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,560 students · 1.5 km away
Lincolnwood Elem School
Evanston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
288 students · 1.6 km away
Devonshire Elem School
Skokie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
417 students · 1.6 km away
John Middleton Elem School
Skokie · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
521 students · 1.7 km away
Old Orchard Jr High School
Skokie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
711 students · 2.1 km away
Willard Elem School
Evanston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
355 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
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Ariel Elem Community Academy
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364 students
Millikin Elem School
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Longwood Elem School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Walker Elem School a good school?
Walker Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 62.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #460 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 Walker Elem School rank in Illinois?
Walker Elem School ranks #460 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #16352 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Walker Elem School?
Walker Elem School had 364 students in 2025.
Is Walker Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Walker Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Walker Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Walker Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.