Walkers Grove Elementary School

626 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

626

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walkers Grove Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	433
Hispanic	58
Black	40
Asian	73
Two or More	14
American Indian	8

White
433 (69.2 %)
Asian
73 (11.7 %)
Hispanic
58 (9.3 %)
Black
40 (6.4 %)
Two or More
14 (2.2 %)
American Indian
8 (1.3 %)

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:	Plainfield SD 202
Phone:	(815)439-2885
Website:	http://psd202.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	626
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
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 110

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 121