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Wells Preparatory Elem Academy
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
249 E 37th St, Chicago, IL 60653 · (773) 535-1204 · Part of Chicago Public School District 299
Students
308
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
83%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Wells Preparatory Elem Academy
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 21 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 26 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 13.2% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts5%
State average 30.7%
Location
Directions ↗
249 E 37th St, Chicago
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K36
Kindergarten23
Grade 134
Grade 229
Grade 330
Grade 444
Grade 533
Grade 625
Grade 725
Grade 829
Enrollment over time
355’20
325’21
280’22
314’23
308’24
Down 13.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 96%Hispanic 2%Two or more races <1%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.