WELLS PREPARATORY ELEM ACADEMY

Wells Preparatory Elem Academy 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 382 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 21 teachers, Wells Preparatory Elem Academy 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.

Wells Preparatory Elementary Academy, located in the Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system, the academy is focused on providing a structured, rigorous academic environment designed to prepare its students for success in competitive high school programs and beyond. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, balancing core curriculum standards with a commitment to the social and emotional development of its student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, Wells Preparatory plays an integral role in its local community, acting as a hub for student engagement and growth. The school is known for fostering a supportive atmosphere where educators work to build strong relationships with families to ensure consistent student progress. By integrating various extracurricular activities and utilizing a data-driven approach to instruction, Wells Preparatory strives to close achievement gaps and provide its students with the essential skills necessary to navigate the complexities of the modern educational landscape.

For more information, contact Wells Preparatory Elem Academy at (773) 535-1204 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

249 E 37th St
Chicago, IL 60653-1001
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WELLS PREPARATORY ELEM ACADEMY is a public Title I school in Chicago, IL with about 382 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
382
Teachers:
21.15
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 382 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WELLS PREPARATORY ELEM ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 94% of the student body.

Black or African American
94.0%
Hispanic/Latino
4.7%
Two or more races
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
53.9%
Male
46.1%

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.