Woodson South Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chicago, Illinois 60653 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
#1845 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#44703 of 50,301 nationally
About Woodson South Elem School
Woodson South 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 298 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 20.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1845th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (65th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (1th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 298.
There are 628 schools in Chicago; Woodson South Elem School ranks 297th 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%)9%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)70.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.5
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 Woodson South Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 9%
- 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 Woodson South Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
King College Prep High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
819 students · 481 m away
James Farmer Jr. Elementary
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
321 students · 534 m away
Mollison Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
237 students · 607 m away
Robinson Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
117 students · 910 m away
Ariel Elem Community Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
364 students · 930 m away
Univ of Chicago Chtr-Nth Kenwood
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
304 students · 930 m away
Reavis Elem Math & Sci Spec Schl
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
356 students · 1.1 km away
Walter Henri Dyett HS for Arts
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
538 students · 1.5 km away
Phillips Academy High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
467 students · 1.5 km away
Univ of Chicago Chtr-Donoghue
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
499 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
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298 students
Heartland Elementary School
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298 students
James R Wood Elem School
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298 students
Stevenson Elem School
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299 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Woodson South Elem School a good school?
Woodson South Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 20.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1845 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 Woodson South Elem School rank in Illinois?
Woodson South Elem School ranks #1845 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #44703 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Woodson South Elem School?
Woodson South Elem School had 298 students in 2025.
Is Woodson South Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Woodson South Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Woodson South Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Woodson South Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.