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Ward J Elem School

PublicRegular
Chicago, Illinois · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students500
Student:Teacher15.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch79%
Title INo
Ward J Elem School
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
500
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
79%+25.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level

Overview

Ward J Elem School is a public primary in Chicago, Illinois. The school enrolls 500 students. It is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
79% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictChicago Public Schools Dist 299
County17031
CityChicago
ZIP60616
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170993001143

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment500
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino10.0%
Black / African American71.3%
Asian10.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native8.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
10.0%
Black
71.3%
Asian
10.4%
Two+
0.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %79%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)