Enrollment
363
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lockport, IL
Walsh Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Walsh Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172373002592
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walsh Elem School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Lockport · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 363
- students enrolled
Walsh Elem School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walsh Elem School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Lockport, IL.
School address
District: Will County Sd 92 · Illinois
NCES ID 172373002592 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walsh Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walsh Elem School
Walsh Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lockport, Illinois, enrolling 363 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 363 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 38/100).
13.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Will County Sd 92 spends $23,569 per pupil, 38% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Lockport's public schools, it stands alongside Fairmont School (300 students): Walsh Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.7:1 vs 9.7:1).
Will County Sd 92 also operates Oak Prairie Jr High School (460 students) and Ludwig Elem School (321 students) alongside Walsh 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 Walsh Elem School compares
Walsh 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in Illinois - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.8%
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
$23,569
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 76.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.1, Walsh Elem School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Will County Sd 92, which includes Walsh Elem School.
$23,569
Per student
+38%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.0%
State 24.0%
Federal 2.0%
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 Walsh Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Prairie Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ludwig Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reed Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walsh Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools in Lockport
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~363 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Walsh Elem School
How many students attend Walsh Elem School?
Walsh Elem School has 363 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lockport, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walsh Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walsh Elem School is 11.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 25% 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 Walsh Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Walsh Elem School is White at 76.6% of enrollment, in Lockport, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walsh Elem School?
Walsh Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Walsh Elem School rank among schools in Lockport?
By Resource Investment Index, Walsh Elem School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Lockport, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lockport on the city page.
Is Walsh Elem School a good school?
Walsh Elem School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Illinois schools. 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 Will County Sd 92?
Besides Walsh Elem School, Will County Sd 92 also operates Oak Prairie Jr High School (460 students), Ludwig Elem School (321 students), and Reed Elem School (291 students). See the Will County Sd 92 district page for the complete list.
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