Ward J Elementary School

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Ward J Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-8

2701 S Shields Ave, Chicago, IL

Armour Square Neighborhood

Chicago Public Schools

534 Students

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School Details

Head of School
Karen Denise Anderson

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
35%

Reading Proficiency
25%

Academics

A-

Teachers

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

25%

Math Proficiency

35%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

16:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

6.5%

Test Scores

Equity

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

568:1

Student Diversity

Male

51.8%

Female

48.2%

Asian or Pacific Islander

77.5%

Hispanic

9.5%

Black

White

5.2%

Two or more races

<1%

Native American

<1%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

12/10/2020

My child is studying at Ward J school from preschool to eighth grade. Along the way, the growth process of the child is what I want. I also often volunteer at school. I saw that all the administrators and teachers in this school are centered on children's education, and listen to the suggestions of...

5.0 parent

12/10/2020

My son attended to James Ward school since kindergarten. I love the school has strong Multi cultural background. The teacher and the stuff very friendly and care about the students and they’re families. They’re good Level 1+ neighborhood school.

2.0 parent

2/14/2017

I regret transferring my son here from Catholic school.

3.0 other

8/23/2010

I am a graduate of Ward Elementary School, and I can honestly say that the staff is exceptional. There is no bias here when I say that the teachers and administration are friendly, caring, professional, and even quite humorous. The teachers care about their students, and will go great lengths to hel...

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List Price Range

$211K - $1.1M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$490,073

Median Lot Size

4,356 Sq Ft

% Renters

71%

Household Income

$62,155

% of College Grads

32%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,712 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

80.5%

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