WARD J ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ward J Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 587 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, Ward J Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

**Ward J. Elementary School**, located at 2701 S. Shields Ave in Chicago’s Armour Square neighborhood, serves as a neighborhood hub within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system. Positioned in a vibrant area near Chinatown, the school plays a significant role in providing foundational education to a diverse student body. It focuses on core academic development, typically offering a curriculum that aligns with CPS standards while working to foster a supportive learning environment for its local community.

The school is well-regarded for its accessibility to families living in the surrounding Armour Square and Bridgeport-area communities. Like many schools in the district, Ward J. Elementary emphasizes holistic student growth, balancing traditional classroom instruction with social-emotional learning initiatives. By maintaining its presence in this historic section of Chicago, the school continues to be a staple for neighborhood families looking to engage with the city’s educational resources in a smaller, community-focused setting.

For more information, contact Ward J Elem School at (773) 534-9050 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.