Walker Elem School

walker.district65.net

394 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Walker Elementary School, located at 3601 Church St in Evanston, Illinois, is a prominent member of Evanston/Skokie School District 65. The school serves a diverse student body and is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment. Walker emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to balance rigorous curriculum standards with social-emotional learning to ensure that students are prepared both academically and personally for future success.

The school is known for its active and engaged community, featuring strong parent involvement and a variety of extracurricular opportunities that cater to student interests. By leveraging its location within the Evanston community, Walker Elementary encourages students to connect their classroom learning with the world around them. With a dedicated teaching staff and a focus on equity and collaboration, the school strives to create a welcoming atmosphere where every child can thrive and reach their full potential.

394

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walker Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	148
Hispanic	59
Black	81
Asian	49
Two or More	56
Pacific Islander	1

White
148 (37.6 %)
Black
81 (20.6 %)
Hispanic
59 (15.0 %)
Two or More
56 (14.2 %)
Asian
49 (12.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Evanston CCSD 65
Phone:	(847)859-8331
Website:	http://walker.district65.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 64

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 68