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Walker Intermediate School

PublicRegularGrades 5–6
Tinley Park, Illinois · Summit Hill SD 161
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students554
ST Ratio10.9:1
FRL19%
Title INo
Walker Intermediate School
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
554
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
19%-34.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
5–6
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Walker Intermediate School is a public middle serving grades 5–6 in Tinley Park, Illinois. The school enrolls 554 students. It is part of the Summit Hill SD 161 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
19% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span5–6
DistrictSummit Hill SD 161
County17197
CityTinley Park
ZIP60487
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173822005454

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment554
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino13.3%
Black / African American3.1%
Asian9.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native71.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.3%
Two or More Races2.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
13.3%
Black
3.1%
Asian
9.1%
Two+
2.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %19%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)