Devonshire Elem School vs Walker Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Devonshire Elem School
Skokie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
417 students
Walker Elem School
Evanston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
364 students
| Measure | Devonshire Elem School Skokie, Illinois | Walker Elem School Evanston, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1505 of 2,303 | #460 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #39319 of 50,301 | #16352 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 417 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.7% | 36.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 52% |
| city | Skokie | Evanston |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walker Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 28.8).
- •Walker Elem School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •Walker Elem School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Walker Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.5% vs 65.7%).
- •Walker Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.0).
- •Devonshire Elem School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 364.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Devonshire Elem School better than Walker Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Walker Elem School ranks higher (62.7 vs 28.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Devonshire Elem School and Walker Elem School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Skokie and Evanston in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Devonshire Elem School: 417. Walker Elem School: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Devonshire Elem School and Walker Elem School rank in Illinois?
Devonshire Elem School is 1505th of 2,303 and Walker Elem School is 460th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).