How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Alan B Shepard Middle School | Walden Elem School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Deerfield, IL | Deerfield, IL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | elementary |
| Enrollment | 476 | 445 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 8.8:1 | 12.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Alan B Shepard Middle School | Walden Elem School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $24,889 | $24,889 |
| District | Deerfield Sd 109 | Deerfield Sd 109 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Alan B Shepard Middle School | Walden Elem School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82.4% | 82.7% |
| African American | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.4% | 9.0% |
| Asian | 3.6% | 4.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.5% | 2.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Alan B Shepard Middle School | Walden Elem School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 238:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 8.4% | 0.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 3 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.