WALKERS GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Walkers Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Plainfield SD 202 school district, located in Plainfield, IL with about 514 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 30 teachers, Walkers Grove Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Walkers Grove Elementary School is a public school located in Plainfield, Illinois, serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that prioritizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and community involvement. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the school utilizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to challenge students while meeting their individual learning needs.

Beyond academics, Walkers Grove emphasizes the importance of a positive school culture, often encouraging parent involvement through an active PTA and various extracurricular opportunities. The school’s location in a suburban neighborhood allows it to serve as a central hub for local families, maintaining a strong connection between the community and the classroom. By focusing on both the intellectual and character growth of its students, Walkers Grove strives to prepare children for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Walkers Grove Elementary School at (815) 439-2885 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

24810 W 135th St
Plainfield, IL 60544-7931
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WALKERS GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Plainfield, IL with about 514 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Plainfield SD 202
Total Students:
514
Teachers:
30.18
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 514 students

White
69.1%
Hispanic/Latino
13.0%
Asian
7.8%
Black or African American
5.4%
Two or more races
4.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%

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.