Ward J Elem School, IL
RegularPublic SchoolKindergarten–Grade 8Pre-Kindergarten Offered
2701 S Shields Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9050
How Ward J Elem School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score44
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Ward J Elem School
555Students
100%Low-Income Students
30Teachers
18 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 47% | 48% |
| Male | 51% | 53% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 4% | 24% | 17% |
| Kindergarten | 10% | 14% | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 11% | 14% | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 11% | 14% | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 11% | 14% | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 12% | 14% | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 12% | 15% | 14% |
| Grade 6 | 12% | 16% | 15% |
| Grade 7 | 10% | 17% | 17% |
| Grade 8 | 8% | 17% | 17% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 69% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 14% | 17% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 6% | 55% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10% | 19% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | <1% | 2% |
| Other | 1% | 4% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Ward J Elem School
50%Math Proficiency
47%Reading Proficiency
48%Average Proficiency
99%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 36% | 50% |
| Male | 44% | 31% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 47% | 37% | 50% |
| Grade 4 | 46% | 35% | 49% |
| Grade 5 | 40% | 34% | 48% |
| Grade 6 | 57% | 30% | 45% |
| Grade 7 | 54% | 34% | 45% |
| Grade 8 | 50% | 33% | 45% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 60% | 58% | 59% |
| Black | 25% | 27% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 40% | 42% | 54% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited English | 30% | 26% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 50% | 24% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 20% | 21% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Ward J Elem School
-Overall Rate
-Low-Income
-Limited English
-With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IL | US |
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Location Map
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