Walsh Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chicago, Illinois 60608 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
#1748 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#43252 of 50,301 nationally
About Walsh Elem School
Walsh Elem School is a public elementary located in Chicago, in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 245 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 22.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1748th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (89th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 245.
There are 628 schools in Chicago; Walsh Elem School ranks 240th of 619 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)12%
- Reading proficiency (30%)17%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)80.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)8.4
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 Walsh Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 8.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 12%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Walsh Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Joseph Jungman Magnet Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
301 students · 577 m away
Perez Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
291 students · 860 m away
Smyth J Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
348 students · 1.3 km away
Haines Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
461 students · 1.3 km away
Pilsen Elem Community Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
217 students · 1.3 km away
Sheridan Elem Math & Science Acad
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
528 students · 1.3 km away
Chicago Technology Academy HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
315 students · 1.4 km away
Juarez Community Academy HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,585 students · 1.4 km away
National Teachers Elem Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
795 students · 1.6 km away
Ward J Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
500 students · 1.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
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245 students
Mount Vernon Elem School
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245 students
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245 students
Pleasant Lane Elem School
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245 students
Shiloh Elementary School
Shiloh · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
245 students
Enos Elem School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
245 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Walsh Elem School a good school?
Walsh Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 22.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1748 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 Walsh Elem School rank in Illinois?
Walsh Elem School ranks #1748 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #43252 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Walsh Elem School?
Walsh Elem School had 245 students in 2025.
Is Walsh Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Walsh Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Walsh Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Walsh Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.