Walker Elementary School

3601 CHURCH ST EVANSTON, IL 60203

Top 25% School in Illinois

Ranked 27 of 205 in Illinois

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About Walker Elementary School

Walker Elementary School is a public school located in Evanston, IL, which is in a small city setting. The student population of Walker Elementary School is 412 and the school serves K-5. At Walker Elementary School, 53% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 47% scored at or above that level for reading.The student-teacher ratio is 13:1, which is worse than that of the district.

Evanston Township High School, which is nearby and well-respected, has had famous graduates like John Cusack, Joan Cusack, and Jeremy Piven. Lincolnwood Elementary (63% math proficiency) and Dewey Elementary (57%) are two other schools in the area that do well.

A three-bedroom flat in Evanston costs between $2,800 and $4,500 a month on average. Walker Elementary is a great choice for families because it has strong academics and a caring community.

Contact Information

Address

3601 CHURCH ST EVANSTON, IL 60203

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Phone

(847) 859-8331

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 53%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 53% in Math and 47% in Reading.
32
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
395
Total Students
$76267
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 27 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Walker Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

27

of 205 in Illinois

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:50 AM – 3:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 37.6%
Asian 12.4%
Hispanic 15%
Black 20.6%
Two+ Races 14.2%
Native Am. 0%
White
37.6%
Asian
12.4%
Hispanic
15%
Black
20.6%
Two+ Races
14.2%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 395
43.9%
173 Female
56.1%
222 Male

Student Population

395 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Walker Elementary School students recently staged a lively production of The Wizard of Oz, highlighting creativity, teamwork, and student leadership.

FAQ

Q1. Does Walker Elementary have after-school programs?

Ans. Yes, programs include Right At School, art, music, and STEM clubs.

Q2. Are students required to wear uniforms?

Ans. No, there is no uniform policy, but students should dress neatly.

Q3. Does the school provide special education services?

Ans. Yes, individualized learning and support programs are available.

Q4. Are there enrichment or gifted programs?

Ans. Yes, students can participate in enrichment and accelerated learning opportunities.

Q5. Is bus transportation available?

Ans. Yes, for students who live beyond the walking distance set by District 65.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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