Ward L Elem School
Public
Elementary Grades PK–8
Part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
646 N Lawndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60624 · (773) 534-6440
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Academic performance
Math proficiency2.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts7.5%
State average 30.7%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
279Students enrolled
11:1Student–teacher ratio
92%Free / reduced lunch
CitySetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K44
Kindergarten26
Grade 119
Grade 226
Grade 332
Grade 425
Grade 527
Grade 626
Grade 728
Grade 825
Grade 91
Students
Black · 66%184
Hispanic · 33%92
White · 1%3
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
338’20
291’21
247’22
259’23
279’24
Location
646 N Lawndale 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.