WALSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Walsh Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Summit SD 104 school district, located in Summit, IL with about 293 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, Walsh Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Walsh Elementary School, located in Summit, Illinois, is a public school serving students in the Argo-Summit School District 104. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the primary grades, focusing on core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. As part of a smaller school district, Walsh Elementary is dedicated to fostering a supportive community atmosphere where educators work closely with families to support student growth and development.
In addition to its standard curriculum, the school emphasizes the importance of social-emotional learning and student engagement to prepare children for their future academic careers. The campus at 5640 S 75th Ave serves as a hub for the local neighborhood, and the district typically prioritizes initiatives that promote inclusivity, technology integration in the classroom, and personalized instruction to meet the diverse needs of its student population.
For more information, contact Walsh Elem School at (708) 458-7165 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Summit, IL 60501-1346
(708) 458-7165
WALSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Summit, IL with about 293 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Summit SD 104
- Total Students:
- 293
- Teachers:
- 25.63
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 293 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WALSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 80% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 79.5%
- White
- 9.9%
- Black or African American
- 5.1%
- Asian
- 2.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Female
- 48.8%
- Male
- 51.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.