W W Walker Elem School

www.sd104.us

168 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

W.W. Walker Elementary School, located in Bedford Park, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. Operating as part of the local school district, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of elementary-aged students. Its location in Bedford Park places it within a suburban setting, allowing the school to maintain a community-centered atmosphere that prioritizes student engagement and academic growth.

The school is dedicated to fostering a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes core curriculum standards while promoting social and emotional development. By maintaining a smaller school environment, W.W. Walker is able to facilitate closer connections between students, faculty, and families. Through its commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive classroom culture, the school aims to prepare its students for their subsequent years in middle school and beyond, ensuring they have the fundamental skills and confidence necessary for future academic success.

168

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W W Walker Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	115
Black	22
Asian	1
Two or More	11

Hispanic
115 (68.5 %)
Black
22 (13.1 %)
White
19 (11.3 %)
Two or More
11 (6.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Summit SD 104
Phone:	(708)458-7150
Website:	http://www.sd104.us
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	168
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 36