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Walker Intermediate School

PublicRegularGrades 5–6
Tinley Park, Illinois · Summit Hill SD 161
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students554
Student:Teacher10.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch19%
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
CharterNo
MagnetNo
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)