Walkers Grove Elementary School

634 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.

634

Total Students

40.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

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	434
Hispanic	59
Black	35
Asian	78
Two or More	22
American Indian	6

White
434 (68.5%)
Asian
78 (12.3%)
Hispanic
59 (9.3%)
Black
35 (5.5%)
Two or More
22 (3.5%)
American Indian
6 (0.9%)

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:	634
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
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 97

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 122

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 109

Grade 5 110