Webster Elementary School

4055 W Arthington St
Chicago, IL 60624
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 222 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Webster Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 222 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Webster Elementary School's student population of 222 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
222 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Webster Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Webster Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#3141 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Webster Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤5%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Webster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
10-14%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Webster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Webster Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
27%
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Black
99%
17%
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White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL.
0.02
This chart display the diversity score of Webster Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Webster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
37%
27%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Webster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Webster Elementary School's ranking?
Webster Elementary School is ranked #3141 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Webster Elementary School?
222 students attend Webster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Webster Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Webster Elementary School?
Webster Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Webster Elementary School offer ?
Webster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Webster Elementary School part of?
Webster Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Webster Elementary School located?
Webster Elementary School is located in the Garfield Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 20 other public schools located in Garfield Park.

School Reviews

5   9/12/2012
My daughter started there in 2005. Since then all my children attend there and I have no plans on transfering them. I love the teachers.
- Posted by Parent - lxele
5   7/28/2009
As a relatively new teacher, I receive a lot of support from not only the other teachers but from the principal as well. This is a great school with a dedicated staff that is committed to helping students learn.
- Posted by Teacher - bret_

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 222 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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