Ward J Elementary School has 587 learners in grades Prekindergarten-8.

Ward J Elementary School placed in the upper 30% of all schools in Illinois for cumulative test scores (math proficiency is upper 20%, and reading proficiency is upper 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of learners achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of learners achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The learner:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Illinois state average of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 94% of the learner body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Latino and African-American).

School Overview: Ward J Elementary School’s learner population of 587 learners has grown by 8% over five school years.

The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed flat over five school years.

School Comparison: Ward J Elementary School is ranked within the upper 30% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of cumulative math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The equity score of Ward J Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the equity score at state average of 0.68. The school’s equity has stayed flat over five school years.

Nearby Public Schools: The nearest high school to Ward J Elementary School is Urban Prep Chtr Bronzeville High School (0.3 miles away)

The nearest middle school and elementary school is Sheridan Elementary Math & Science Academy (0.3 miles away)