WENTWORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Wentworth 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 449 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 27 teachers, Wentworth Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Wentworth Elementary School is located in the Englewood community on the South Side of Chicago. As a Chicago Public School (CPS) serving students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, it functions as a foundational institution within its local neighborhood, aiming to provide academic instruction and social development to the area's youth. The school’s mission generally aligns with the broader CPS goal of preparing students for high school success through a standards-based curriculum.

Like many schools in the Englewood area, Wentworth serves a predominantly African American student population and navigates the challenges and opportunities common to urban public education. The school provides essential support services, including after-school programming and community resources, to address the diverse needs of its students and their families. While school performance metrics can fluctuate, Wentworth remains a focal point for neighborhood engagement, striving to offer a stable and supportive learning environment for its student body.

For more information, contact Wentworth Elem School at (773) 535-3394 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.