Walsh Elementary School in Lockport, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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Walsh Elementary School is a suburban public school in Lockport, Illinois that is part of Will County School District 92. It serves 337 students in grades Pre-K - 1 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.0:1. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 1

337 Students

21 Teachers

514 MacGregor Rd

Lockport, IL 60441 View local requests

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Walsh Elementary School Demographics

29%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

17%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Walsh Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Mar 20, 2026

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