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

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Karen Denise Anderson

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
35%

Reading Proficiency
25%

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

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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

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

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%

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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Illinois Cook County Chicago 60616 Armour Square

Ward J Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 534 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 35% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 25% are proficient in reading. Ward J Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $503,704. Discover additional schools in the area, like Dunbar Vocational Career Academy, Juarez Community Academy High School, Wendell Phillips Academy High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ward J Elementary School.

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