- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Deerfield, IL
Walden Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Walden Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 72/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171198001439
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walden Elem School earns 72/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Deerfield · Resource Index
- 72
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 445
- students enrolled
Walden Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walden Elem School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Deerfield, IL.
School address
District: Deerfield Sd 109 · Illinois
NCES ID 171198001439 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Walden Elem School held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 171198001439 · Deerfield, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 12.7:1 · RII 72
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilmot Elem School (477 students)
Walden Elem School held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Walden Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilmot Elem Sc
Wilmot Elem School
477 students
- Alan B Shepard
Alan B Shepard Middle School
476 students
- Kipling Elem S
Kipling Elem School
452 students
- This school
Walden Elem School
445 students
- Charles J Caru
Charles J Caruso Middle School
440 students
- South Park Ele
South Park Elem School
424 students
What this shows Walden Elem School reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walden Elem School compares
Walden Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Illinois - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
0.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$26,414
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Asian 4.5%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.5, Walden Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Deerfield Sd 109 reports $26,414 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walden Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmot Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alan B Shepard Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kipling Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles J Caruso Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Park Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walden Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Deerfield
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~445 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walden Elem School
How many students attend Walden Elem School?
Walden Elem School has 445 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Deerfield, IL. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 447 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walden Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walden Elem School is 12.7:1, which is 9% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walden Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Walden Elem School is White at 82.7% of enrollment, in Deerfield, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walden Elem School?
Walden Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Walden Elem School rank among elementary schools in Deerfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Walden Elem School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Deerfield, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Deerfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Deerfield Sd 109?
Besides Walden Elem School, Deerfield Sd 109 also operates Wilmot Elem School (477 students), Alan B Shepard Middle School (476 students), and Kipling Elem School (452 students). See the Deerfield Sd 109 district page for the complete list.