Ward J Elementary School
- Ward J Elementary School serves 555 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 47% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Ward J Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Ward J Elementary School's student population of 555 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 555 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ward J Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ward J Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #672 out of 3,544 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 67% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 26% |
| Black | 16% | 17% |
| White | 7% | 49% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.67 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City of Chicago SD 299 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ward J Elementary School is Urban Prep Chtr Bronzeville High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Sheridan Elementary Math & Science Academy (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Sheridan Elementary Math & Science Academy (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Sheridan Elementary Math & Science Academy Magnet School
Grades: K-8 | 563 students
0.3 miles
533 W 27th St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773)534-9120 0.3 K-8 563 - Chicago Urban Prep Chtr Bronzeville High School Magnet School
Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 365 students
0.3 miles
521 E 35th St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773)624-3444 0.3 9-12 365 - Chicago Healy Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 1465 students
0.4 miles
3010 S Parnell Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(773)534-9190 0.4 PK-8 1465 - Chicago Haines Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 665 students
0.5 miles
247 W 23rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60616
(773)534-9200 0.5 PK-8 665 - Chicago Graham R Training Center Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 119 students
0.7 miles
2347 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(773)534-9257 0.7 9-12 119
School Reviews
| 5 Despite the school being the oldest educational facilty in Chicago, Ward carries a good reputation for limited crime, residing itself on the safe boundries of Chinatown. The population mostly consists of Asians, most repectively, Chinese. Most of the faculty offers an intense learning experience. The school is somewhat small compared to others (500+), but the school offers various opportunities and activities. It is how one considers his choices that stands in the matter of his success. Talented students in the academic or physical areas have their choices. Academic competitions (i.e. Academic Bowl, Math Team, etc.) have placed good marks in Area and City competitions, while the athletic teams have beaten down many of its stronger opponents. Level of parent involvement is pretty good, as there are Meet the Teachers Night's, Family Reading Night, etc.; however, there are still space for improvement on updating the school's website more often. Overall, I love this school. It has given me memories and nourishment of which I will never grow out. I now think of school as not only a development for life but life itself. I strongly recommend going to this school, especially because of the fact that it offers Spanish enrichment in its curriculum. I will never have any regret of choosing this school instead of Haines.
~ Yongming Deng, Class of 2010 :) - Posted by Student/Alumni - xxms. |
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