Ward J Elem School
Public
Elementary Grades PK–8
Part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
2701 S Shields Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 · (773) 534-9050
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Academic performance
Math proficiency35%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts27%
State average 30.7%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
500Students enrolled
15:1Student–teacher ratio
79%Free / reduced lunch
CitySetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K39
Kindergarten43
Grade 151
Grade 251
Grade 350
Grade 442
Grade 555
Grade 652
Grade 759
Grade 858
Students
Asian · 77%384
Hispanic · 10%52
Black · 6%32
White · 4%22
Two or more races · 2%10
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
578’20
534’21
515’22
495’23
500’24
Location
2701 S Shields Ave Chicago
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.