Enrollment
363
Elementary
DISTRICT 325 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WILL COUNTY SD 92·NCES 172373002592
Walsh Elementary School
514 Macgregor Rd, Lockport, IL 60441 · (815) 838-8031 · Will County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL363 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
29 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.9:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
27%
97 students
DISTRICT 31% · STATE 56%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 75 | 21% |
| Kindergarten | 153 | 42% |
| Grade 1 | 135 | 37% |
Student demographics
38%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 38% · STATE 69% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Will County SD 92. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Walsh Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walsh Elementary School this school | 363 | 26.7% | N/A |
| South Elementary School Crystal Lake | 390 | 26.7% | 58.7% |
| Spring Grove Elementary School Spring Grove | 327 | 25.1% | 64.1% |
| H C Storm Elementary School Batavia | 388 | 25.3% | 63.0% |
| Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center Cary | 316 | 25.0% | N/A |
| Briargate Elementary School Cary | 400 | 23.3% | 55.3% |
Matched among Illinois elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Walsh Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Illinois | In Will County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 363 | #1,190 of 2,419 | #81 of 116 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.5:1 | #733 of 2,035 | #34 of 107 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 38.1% | #1,200 of 2,042 | #84 of 108 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 26.7% | #1,836 of 2,132 | #75 of 103 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +16.3% | #160 of 615 | #10 of 36 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
363
+28 (+8%) vs 2020
-38% since 1990-91, when it was 582
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 363 | 29 | 12.5:1 | 27% (97) |
| 2023-24 | 346 | 34 | 10.2:1 | 29% (100) |
| 2022-23 | 341 | 31.5 | 10.8:1 | 23% (79) |
| 2020-21 | 335 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 312 | 21 | 14.9:1 | 21% (65) |
| 2015-16 | 292 | 22 | 13.3:1 | 20% (57) |
| 2010-11 | 406 | 18 | 22.6:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2000-01 | 653 | 32 | 20.4:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 582 | 24 | 24.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Walsh Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 16% (312 to 363); teachers up 38% (21 to 29).
About Walsh Elementary School
Walsh Elementary School sits in Lockport, Illinois, and is classified as an elementary school. Enrollment totals 363 students across pre-K through 1.
Within Will County SD 92, Walsh Elementary School is one of 4 schools. The district enrolls 1,435 students.
More than half of enrollment at Walsh Elementary School is White: 77%. Other groups make up 17% Hispanic and 5% multiracial. Will County as a whole is about 62% White, so the school's share is higher. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 38%.
A staff of 29 full-time-equivalent teachers puts the student-to-teacher ratio at 12.5:1. The gap from the 13.9:1 average for elementary schools in Illinois is 1.4 students per teacher. By family income, 27% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Among public schools in Will County, the average eligibility rate is 44%.
For the population of Will County, median household income comes to about $109,984, 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 6% of people live in poverty. Will County's 209 public schools enroll about 113,008 students and include Walsh Elementary School.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, Ludwig Elementary School, is about 0.7 miles. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
By NCES locale, the school is Suburb: Large, or in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment rose from 335 to 363, an 8% increase.
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Will County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
701,462
Census ACS
Median income
$109,984
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
38%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
209
113,008 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Will County SD 92
- Oak Prairie Jr High SchoolMiddle · 460 students
- Ludwig Elementary SchoolElementary · 321 students
- Reed Elementary SchoolElementary · 291 students
Other schools in Lockport
- Lockport Township High School EastHigh · 3,678 students
- William J Butler SchoolElementary · 557 students
- Ludwig Elementary SchoolElementary · 321 students
- Fairmont SchoolElementary · 300 students
- Taft Grade SchoolElementary · 272 students
- Kelvin Grove Jr High SchoolMiddle · 260 students
Other Walsh Elementary schools
4 other US public schools in 3 states are named Walsh Elementary. Walsh Elementary School is the 2nd largest of the 5.
- Walsh Elementary SchoolChicago, IL · 245 students
- Walsh Elementary SchoolSummit, IL · 182 students
- Walsh Elementary SchoolFORT WORTH, TX · 550 students
- Walsh Elementary SchoolWALSH, CO · 105 students
Nearby schools
- Ludwig Elementary School0.7 mi · 321
- Lockport Township High School East1.1 mi · 3,678
- Kelvin Grove Jr High School1.2 mi · 260
- Milne Grove Elementary School1.2 mi · 233
- Oak Prairie Jr High School1.6 mi · 460
- William J Butler School1.7 mi · 557
Frequently asked questions
About Walsh Elementary SchoolHow large is Walsh Elementary School?
Walsh Elementary School enrolls approximately 363 students in grades PK-01.
What grades does Walsh Elementary School serve?
Walsh Elementary School serves grades PK-01.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walsh Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Walsh Elementary School is approximately 12.5:1 (29 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Walsh Elementary School?
At Walsh Elementary School, the student body is approximately 77% White, 17% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Is Walsh Elementary School public or private?
Walsh Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Will County SD 92.
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