D−
Henderson Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
5650 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60636 · (773) 535-9080 · Part of Chicago Public School District 299
Students
246
Students per teacher
16:1
Free or reduced lunch
76%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Henderson Elem School
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 23 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 28 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 17.7% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts2.5%
State average 30.7%
Location
Directions ↗
5650 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K19
Kindergarten26
Grade 137
Grade 230
Grade 323
Grade 422
Grade 518
Grade 624
Grade 719
Grade 828
Enrollment over time
209’20
197’21
173’22
234’23
246’24
Up 17.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 53%Black 46%White <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.