Waters Elementary School is in the heart of Ravenswood and serves kindergarten through eighth grade. The school's average enrollment tops 600 students, a more than 80 percent increase over the past decade.
Waters Elementary is recognized for its fine and performing arts, ecology and technology programs. These programs are used to interlace themes throughout all subjects taught in the hopes of creating a more engaging and holistic educational experience for students.
The school uses traditional learning models as well as incorporating experiential learning through hands-on activities and interaction, and differentiate learning based on students’ academic levels in reading and math. The average standardized test scores for students are well above average in English and math.
Beyond academics, Waters Elementary offers extracurricular sports such as basketball, volleyball, soccer, cross country and track. Students who want to participate in activities outside of sports can explore the chess team, yearbook club and leadership ambassadors program.
A recent survey of students and teachers recognized the school as having very involved parents and very collaborative teachers. Teachers who participated in the survey overwhelmingly said they would recommend the school to parents searching for a place to send their child.
Waters Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-8
4540 N Campbell Ave,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Titia Kipp
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
48%
Reading Proficiency
44%
Niche Grade
A-
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
48%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
44
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.1%
GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
647:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%
White
59.2%
Hispanic
24.2%
Two or more races
9.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.6%
Black
2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/3/2015
Some of the teachers have a nasty attitude and do not always treat students with equality.
GreatSchools Reviews
7/9/2025
My experience teaching at Waters was very disappointing. I wanted to like teaching at the school because the students and families were so involved, but the unsupportive administration caused me a great deal of emotional pain and stress. When I interviewed and was offered a teaching position, I was...
7/2/2025
Our family's relationship with Waters has been complicated post COVID. I have really seen a decline in the school and that may be in large part due to a decline in CPS the past few years. The new principal for the past four years is very present at the building. He is outside everyday for arrival an...
6/27/2022
Our son has done very well academically at Waters. The teachers he has had have seemed supportive and he has made friends. His teachers during the pandemic When we have brought up possible mental health challenges due to deaths in the family counseling and support was offered.Very pleased with the s...
7/21/2021
I agree with a few of the recent reviews. There are several great teachers, but some who don’t seem to like kids or teaching. And now with equity, to me it feels like pulling everyone down in order to keep everything fair and square. My child isn’t challenged and is behind in math concepts. There is...
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Average Home Value
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Median Lot Size
4,356 Sq Ft
% Renters
67%
Household Income
$119,085
% of College Grads
75%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
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% Commercial Property
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Waters Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-8 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 638 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 48% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44% are proficient in reading. Waters Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $919,348. Discover additional schools in the area, like DeVry Advantage Academy High School, Von Steuben Metropolitan Science Senter, Amundsen High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Waters Elementary School.