Ward L Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chicago, Illinois 60624 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
#1981 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#46354 of 50,301 nationally
About Ward L Elem School
Ward L 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 279 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 17.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1981st of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (84th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (0th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 279.
There are 628 schools in Chicago; Ward L Elem School ranks 382nd of 619 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)11%
- Reading proficiency (30%)7%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)91.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.2
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 L Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 91.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 7%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 11%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ward L Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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361 students · 621 m away
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Raby High School
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128 students · 888 m away
Polaris Elem Charter Academy
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Westinghouse High School
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1,230 students · 1.1 km away
Cameron Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
671 students · 1.2 km away
Morton Elem Career Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
268 students · 1.3 km away
Casals Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
337 students · 1.3 km away
Piccolo Elem Specialty School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
643 students · 1.3 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ward L Elem School a good school?
Ward L Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 17.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1981 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 L Elem School rank in Illinois?
Ward L Elem School ranks #1981 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #46354 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ward L Elem School?
Ward L Elem School had 279 students in 2025.
Is Ward L Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Ward L Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ward L Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ward L Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.