WENTWORTH INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Wentworth Intermediate School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Calumet City SD 155 school district, located in Calumet City, IL with about 355 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th 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 23 teachers, Wentworth Intermediate School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 Intermediate School**, located at 530 Superior Ave in Calumet City, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within the Calumet City School District 155. As an intermediate school, it typically focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of students in the upper elementary grades (often grades 3 through 5). The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the transition to middle school by emphasizing core curriculum subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science, while also promoting character development and community involvement.

The school is situated in a residential area of Calumet City and functions as a central hub for the local student population. Like many schools in the district, Wentworth Intermediate places a strong emphasis on closing achievement gaps and utilizing data-driven instruction to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By focusing on both academic rigor and a positive school culture, the staff at Wentworth works to ensure that students build the foundational skills necessary for long-term academic success and responsible citizenship.

For more information, contact Wentworth Intermediate School at (708) 868-7926 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.