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Ward L Elem School
Elementary School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL
A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
646 N Lawndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60624
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 8% proficient (2022)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ward L Elem School score 5% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 76 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 8% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ward L Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 69Good Transit
- Bike 76Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,030/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$32,607
Median home value
$223,200
Median rent
$1,152/mo
College educated
13.1%
Homeownership
26.4%
Poverty rate
36.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60624; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp One AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 1,025 | Compare → |
| Polaris Elem Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Cameron Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 634 | Compare → |
| Casals Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 370 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Schools in district
- 643
- Rank in district
- #608 of 621
- District spending per student
- $22,699NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ward L Elem School is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ward L Elem School
Ward L Elem School is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 259 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,692 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ward L Elem School
What grades does Ward L Elem School serve?
Ward L Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Ward L Elem School?
Ward L Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 259 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ward L Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ward L Elem School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ward L Elem School rank in IL?
Ward L Elem School ranks #3,692 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Ward L Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ward L Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ward L Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ward L Elem School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ward L Elem School a charter school?
No, Ward L Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ward L Elem School a Title I school?
No, Ward L Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ward L Elem School?
98.1% of students at Ward L Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 259
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.7%
- Phone
- (773) 534-6440
- Area population (ZIP 60624)
- 35,711
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60624; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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