Ward L Elem School
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
1,957th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 7%· Stable
Ward L Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ward L Elem School 1,957th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 7% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 8th in 2019 to 7th in 2025.
Ward L Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Ward L Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 259 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 96.3% | 76.4% | ▼ 19.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 23.2% | ▲ 20.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Ward L Elem School
Typical home value $226K in zip 60624 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Ward L Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3KIPP Chicago Charter School - KIPP One AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.4 mi away · charter1,639th of 2,105
ELA 32% · Math 21% - 1Polaris Elem Charter AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.6 mi away · charter1,987th of 2,105
ELA 24% · Math 6% - 2Cameron Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away1,836th of 2,105
ELA 26% · Math 14% - 3Morton Elem Career AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away1,683rd of 2,105
ELA 32% · Math 18% - 8Casals Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away519th of 2,105
ELA 66% · Math 53% - 2Piccolo Elem Specialty SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.8 mi away1,841st of 2,105
ELA 30% · Math 10% - 1Tilton Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away1,950th of 2,105
ELA 16% - 1Beidler Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away1,961st of 2,105
ELA 25% · Math 7%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ward L Elem School in?
Ward L Elem School is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Ward L Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ward L Elem School 1,957th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 7% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Ward L Elem School?
Black 76%, Hispanic 23% (259 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ward L Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60624 is $226K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.