Wells Preparatory Elem Academy
Public
Elementary Grades PK–8
Part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
249 E 37th St, Chicago, IL 60653 · (773) 535-1204
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Academic performance
Math proficiency5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts5%
State average 30.7%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
308Students enrolled
14:1Student–teacher ratio
83%Free / reduced lunch
CitySetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K36
Kindergarten23
Grade 134
Grade 229
Grade 330
Grade 444
Grade 533
Grade 625
Grade 725
Grade 829
Students
Black · 96%296
Hispanic · 2%7
Two or more races · 1%3
White · 1%2
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
355’20
325’21
280’22
314’23
308’24
Location
249 E 37th St 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.