Ward J Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chicago, Illinois 60616 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
#890 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#26581 of 50,301 nationally
About Ward J Elem School
Ward J Elem School is a public elementary located in Chicago, in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 500 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 47.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 890th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is math proficiency (66th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 500.
There are 628 schools in Chicago; Ward J Elem School ranks 75th of 619 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)79%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ward J Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ward J Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Sheridan Elem Math & Science Acad
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
528 students · 495 m away
Drake Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
302 students · 531 m away
Healy Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,194 students · 668 m away
Haines Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
461 students · 709 m away
YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
103 students · 826 m away
National Teachers Elem Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
795 students · 1.1 km away
Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
355 students · 1.4 km away
Minnie Minoso Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
304 students · 1.5 km away
Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 6–12
313 students · 1.5 km away
John J Pershing Magnet Elementary
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
439 students · 1.6 km away
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Locust Elem School
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501 students
Arnett C Lines Elem School
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Mozart Elem School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ward J Elem School a good school?
Ward J Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 47.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #890 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ward J Elem School rank in Illinois?
Ward J Elem School ranks #890 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #26581 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ward J Elem School?
Ward J Elem School had 500 students in 2025.
Is Ward J Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Ward J Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ward J Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ward J Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.