Waters Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chicago, Illinois 60625 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
#406 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#14687 of 50,301 nationally
About Waters Elem School
Waters 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 702 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 65.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 406th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (44th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 702.
There are 628 schools in Chicago; Waters Elem School ranks 37th of 619 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)50%
- Reading proficiency (30%)59%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)22.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.3
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 Waters Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 59%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 50%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Waters Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Bateman Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
904 students · 1.1 km away
Coonley Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
723 students · 1.2 km away
Budlong Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
776 students · 1.3 km away
McPherson Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
794 students · 1.3 km away
Devry Advantage Academy High Schl
Chicago · Public high · Grades 11–12
152 students · 1.3 km away
Chappell Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
598 students · 1.4 km away
Amundsen High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,507 students · 1.5 km away
Albany Park Multicultural Elem
Chicago · Public middle · Grades 7–8
243 students · 1.6 km away
Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
265 students · 1.6 km away
Hibbard Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
924 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
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Palos West Elementary School
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700 students
Palos East Elementary School
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Prairie Oak School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Waters Elem School a good school?
Waters Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 65.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #406 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 Waters Elem School rank in Illinois?
Waters Elem School ranks #406 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #14687 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Waters Elem School?
Waters Elem School had 702 students in 2025.
Is Waters Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Waters Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Waters Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Waters Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.