- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tinley Park, IL
Walker Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Walker Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173822005454
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walker Intermediate School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Illinois schools.
- #11 of 12
- public schools in Tinley Park · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 554
- students enrolled
Walker Intermediate School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walker Intermediate School ranks #11 of 12 public schools in Tinley Park, IL.
School address
District: Summit Hill Sd 161 · Illinois
NCES ID 173822005454 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173822005454 · Tinley Park, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
554 enr · 10.9:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Dr Julian Rogus School (653 students)
Resource Investment Index #11 of 12 public schools in Tinley Park. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Walker Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dr Julian Rogu
Dr Julian Rogus School
653 students
- Summit Hill Ju
Summit Hill Junior High School
566 students
- This school
Walker Intermediate School
554 students
- Indian Trail E
Indian Trail Elem School
466 students
- Frankfort Squa 175
Frankfort Square Elem School
175 students
- Arbury Hills E 164
Arbury Hills Elem School
164 students
What this shows Walker Intermediate School reports 554 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walker Intermediate School compares
Walker Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 22% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 17% in Illinois - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,549
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 554 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
African American 11.6%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Walker Intermediate School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Summit Hill Sd 161, which includes Walker Intermediate School.
$19,549
Per student
+7%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 69.8%
State 26.0%
Federal 4.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Walker Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Julian Rogus School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit Hill Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Trail Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frankfort Square Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arbury Hills Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walker Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 164
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~554 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walker Intermediate School
How many students attend Walker Intermediate School?
Walker Intermediate School has 554 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tinley Park, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walker Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walker Intermediate School is 10.9:1, which is 22% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 31% 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 Walker Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Walker Intermediate School is White at 67.9% of enrollment, in Tinley Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walker Intermediate School?
Walker Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Walker Intermediate School rank among public schools in Tinley Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Walker Intermediate School ranks #11 of 12 public schools in Tinley Park, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Tinley Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Summit Hill Sd 161?
Besides Walker Intermediate School, Summit Hill Sd 161 also operates Dr Julian Rogus School (653 students), Summit Hill Junior High School (566 students), and Indian Trail Elem School (466 students). See the Summit Hill Sd 161 district page for the complete list.
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