WEBSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Webster 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 296 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. 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 16 teachers, Webster Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Daniel Webster Elementary School, located in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school functions as a central pillar of the Arthington Street community, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction and social development for local youth.

The school is characterized by its commitment to neighborhood-based education, striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population through a standard core curriculum. Like many schools in the CPS system, Webster Elementary emphasizes holistic growth, aiming to prepare students for high school transitions while navigating the specific challenges and opportunities present in the North Lawndale area. It remains a key local institution dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for families in the 60624 zip code.

For more information, contact Webster Elem School at (773) 534-6925 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4055 W Arthington St
Chicago, IL 60624-3502
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WEBSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chicago, IL with about 296 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
296
Teachers:
16.32
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 296 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WEBSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 99% of the student body.

Black or African American
99.0%
Hispanic/Latino
1.0%

Female
49.3%
Male
50.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.