IllinoisSchoolsW W Walker Elem School

W W Walker Elem School

PublicRegularGrades 05
Bedford Park, Illinois · Summit SD 104
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students130
Student:Teacher8.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch99%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
130
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
99%+45.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
8.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

W W Walker Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Bedford Park, Illinois. The school enrolls 130 students. It is part of the Summit SD 104 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
8.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictSummit SD 104
County17031
CityBedford Park
ZIP60501
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170405000092

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment130
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino70.3%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native14.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.1%
Two or More Races7.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
70.3%
Black
0.0%
Asian
7.6%
Two+
7.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %99%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)