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Devonshire Elementary School vs. Walker Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Devonshire Elementary School
9040 Kostner Ave
Skokie, IL 60076
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Walker Elementary School
3601 Church St
Evanston, IL 60203
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
n/a

Walker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 418 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Devonshire Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 412 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Walker Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
418 students
412 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Devonshire Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Walker Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Devonshire Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Walker Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Devonshire Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Walker Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Devonshire Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Skokie School District 68 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Walker Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1429 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
#389 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Devonshire Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Walker Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Top 50% in IL)
53%
(Top 10% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Devonshire Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Skokie School District 68 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walker Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
47%
(Top 20% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Devonshire Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Skokie School District 68 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walker Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-69%
(Top 30% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Devonshire Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Walker Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
68
61
Grade 1 Students
77
68
Grade 2 Students
78
60
Grade 3 Students
69
74
Grade 4 Students
74
75
Grade 5 Students
52
72
Grade 6 Students
-
2

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
28%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Devonshire Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Skokie School District 68 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Walker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Devonshire Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Skokie School District 68 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Walker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
17%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Devonshire Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Skokie School District 68 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Walker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
35%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Devonshire Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Skokie School District 68 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Walker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Devonshire Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Skokie School District 68 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Walker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.75
0.76
This chart showcases the diversity score of Devonshire Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Skokie School District 68 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Walker Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
37%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Devonshire Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Skokie School District 68 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Walker Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Devonshire Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Skokie School District 68 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Walker Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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