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Ward L Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
646 N Lawndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60624 · (773) 534-6440 · Part of Chicago Public School District 299
Students
279
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
92%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Ward L Elem School
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 23 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 23 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 17.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts7.5%
State average 30.7%
Location
Directions ↗
646 N Lawndale Ave, Chicago
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K44
Kindergarten26
Grade 119
Grade 226
Grade 332
Grade 425
Grade 527
Grade 626
Grade 728
Grade 825
Grade 91
Enrollment over time
338’20
291’21
247’22
259’23
279’24
Down 17.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 66%Hispanic 33%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.