Dr ML King Jr Literary&Fine Arts vs Walker Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 961 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr ML King Jr Literary&Fine Arts
Evanston · Public elementary · Grades K–8
421 students
Walker Elem School
Evanston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
364 students
| Measure | Dr ML King Jr Literary&Fine Arts Evanston, Illinois | Walker Elem School Evanston, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #951 of 2,303 | #460 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #28146 of 50,301 | #16352 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 421 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.1% | 36.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 52% |
| city | Evanston | Evanston |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walker Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 45.6).
- •Walker Elem School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- •Walker Elem School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •Walker Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.5% vs 50.1%).
- •Dr ML King Jr Literary&Fine Arts does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 11.7).
- •Dr ML King Jr Literary&Fine Arts is the larger school with 421 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 Dr ML King Jr Literary&Fine Arts better than Walker Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Walker Elem School ranks higher (62.7 vs 45.6 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 Dr ML King Jr Literary&Fine Arts and Walker Elem School?
About 961 m in a straight line, between Evanston and Evanston in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr ML King Jr Literary&Fine Arts: 421. Walker Elem School: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr ML King Jr Literary&Fine Arts and Walker Elem School rank in Illinois?
Dr ML King Jr Literary&Fine Arts is 951st of 2,303 and Walker Elem School is 460th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).