- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clarendon Hills, IL
Walker School
Federal NCES profile for Walker School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171929002221
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walker School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Clarendon Hills · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 299
- students enrolled
Walker School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walker School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Clarendon Hills, IL.
School address
District: Hinsdale Ccsd 181 · Illinois
NCES ID 171929002221 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Walker School held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 171929002221 · Clarendon Hills, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 12.5:1 · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Hinsdale Middle School (755 students)
Walker School held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Walker School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hinsdale Middl
Hinsdale Middle School
755 students
- Clarendon Hill
Clarendon Hills Middle School
448 students
- Oak Elem Schoo
Oak Elem School
446 students
- Madison Elem S
Madison Elem School
367 students
- The Lane Elem
The Lane Elem School
345 students
- This school 299
Walker School
299 students
What this shows Walker School reports 299 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walker School compares
Walker 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Illinois - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,911
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.2%
Asian 13.0%
Two or More 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Walker School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Hinsdale Ccsd 181 reports $23,911 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walker School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinsdale Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clarendon Hills Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| The Lane Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walker School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools in Clarendon Hills
1 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 (~299 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walker School
How many students attend Walker School?
Walker School has 299 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clarendon Hills, IL. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walker School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walker School is 12.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 20% 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 School?
The largest demographic group at Walker School is White at 74.2% of enrollment, in Clarendon Hills, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walker School?
Walker School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Walker School rank among public schools in Clarendon Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Walker School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Clarendon Hills, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hinsdale Ccsd 181?
Besides Walker School, Hinsdale Ccsd 181 also operates Hinsdale Middle School (755 students), Clarendon Hills Middle School (448 students), and Oak Elem School (446 students). See the Hinsdale Ccsd 181 district page for the complete list.