Walden Elem School
Deerfield, IL · Deerfield SD 109 · Grades K - 5
148th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 93%▼ Declining
Walden Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Walden Elem School 148th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 93% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 99th in 2019 to 93th in 2025 — declining.
Walden Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Walden Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 447 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.7% | 84.3% | ▼ 5.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.7% | 7.2% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Asian | 2.4% | 4.0% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.4% | 3.8% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Black | 0.6% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Walden Elem School
Typical home value $727K in zip 60015 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Walden Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Kipling Elem SchoolDeerfield SD 109 · 0.8 mi away98th of 2,105
ELA 81% · Math 78% - 10Wilmot Elem SchoolDeerfield SD 109 · 1.3 mi away154th of 2,105
ELA 78% · Math 73% - 9Sherwood Elem SchoolNorth Shore SD 112 · 1.4 mi away226th of 2,105
ELA 74% · Math 69% - 10Bannockburn SchoolBannockburn SD 106 · 1.5 mi away46th of 2,105
ELA 87% · Math 81% - 9Red Oak Elem SchoolNorth Shore SD 112 · 1.6 mi away292nd of 2,105
ELA 77% · Math 59% - 10South Park Elem SchoolDeerfield SD 109 · 1.6 mi away43rd of 2,105
ELA 86% · Math 83% - 7Oak Terrace Elem SchoolNorth Shore SD 112 · 2.2 mi away642nd of 2,105
ELA 60% · Math 51% - 9Wayne Thomas Elem SchoolNorth Shore SD 112 · 2.2 mi away341st of 2,105
ELA 68% · Math 64%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Walden Elem School in?
Walden Elem School is part of the Deerfield SD 109 district in Deerfield, Illinois.
Is Walden Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Walden Elem School 148th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 93% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Walden Elem School?
White 84%, Hispanic 7%, Asian 4%, Two or more races 4% (447 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Walden Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60015 is $727K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.