Waters Elementary School

4540 N Campbell Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 638 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Waters Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 638 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Waters Elementary School's student population of 638 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
638 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Waters Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waters Elementary School is 0.58, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
#553 out of 3663 schools
(Top 20%)
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48%
28%
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45%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
6%
5%
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Hispanic
22%
27%
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Black
3%
17%
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White
60%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
9%
4%
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0.58
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Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Waters Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waters Elementary School's ranking?
Waters Elementary School is ranked #553 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Waters Elementary School often compared to?
Waters Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coonley Elementary School, Greeley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Waters Elementary School?
638 students attend Waters Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Waters Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waters Elementary School?
Waters Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waters Elementary School offer ?
Waters Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Waters Elementary School part of?
Waters Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 638 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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