B+
Ward J Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
2701 S Shields Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 · (773) 534-9050 · Part of Chicago Public School District 299
Students
500
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
79%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Ward J Elem School
- Math proficiency 9 pts above the state
- Enrollment down 13.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency35%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts27%
State average 30.7%
Location
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2701 S Shields Ave, Chicago
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K39
Kindergarten43
Grade 151
Grade 251
Grade 350
Grade 442
Grade 555
Grade 652
Grade 759
Grade 858
Enrollment over time
578’20
534’21
515’22
495’23
500’24
Down 13.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
Asian 77%Hispanic 10%Black 6%White 4%Two or more races 2%
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.