Enrollment
475
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shorewood, IL
Walnut Trails Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Trails Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172631005199
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Trails Elem School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Shorewood · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 475
- students enrolled
Walnut Trails Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Trails Elem School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Shorewood, IL.
School address
District: Minooka Ccsd 201 · Illinois
NCES ID 172631005199 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walnut Trails Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walnut Trails Elem School
Walnut Trails Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Shorewood, Illinois, enrolling 475 students.
At 13.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 475 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 53/100).
12.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Minooka Ccsd 201 spends $13,419 per pupil, 21% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Shorewood's elementary schools, it stands alongside Troy Hofer Elem Sch (436 students): Walnut Trails Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.5:1 vs 11.9:1).
Minooka Ccsd 201 also operates Minooka Jr High School (1,024 students) and Minooka Intermediate School (941 students) alongside Walnut Trails Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Walnut Trails Elem School compares
Walnut Trails Elem 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Illinois - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,419
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 475 Top 34% in Illinois - larger than 66% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 38.0
Students per teacher 13.5:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172631005199
Student demographics
White 65.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
African American 10.1%
Asian 4.0%
Two or More 3.4%
Largest group: White at 65.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Walnut Trails Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 12.2%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Minooka Ccsd 201, which includes Walnut Trails Elem School.
$13,419
Per student
-21%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.2%
State 38.6%
Federal 7.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Walnut Trails Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minooka Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minooka Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aux Sable | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jones Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minooka Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walnut Trails Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Shorewood
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Walnut Trails Elem School
How many students attend Walnut Trails Elem School?
Walnut Trails Elem School has 475 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shorewood, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Trails Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Trails Elem School is 13.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 14% 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 Walnut Trails Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Walnut Trails Elem School is White at 65.1% of enrollment, in Shorewood, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walnut Trails Elem School?
Walnut Trails Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Walnut Trails Elem School rank among public schools in Shorewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Trails Elem School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Shorewood, 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 Shorewood on the city page.
Is Walnut Trails Elem School a good school?
Walnut Trails Elem School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Minooka Ccsd 201?
Besides Walnut Trails Elem School, Minooka Ccsd 201 also operates Minooka Jr High School (1,024 students), Minooka Intermediate School (941 students), and Aux Sable (617 students). See the Minooka Ccsd 201 district page for the complete list.