MAY WATTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
May Watts Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Indian Prairie CUSD 204 school district, located in Naperville, IL with about 609 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 37 teachers, May Watts Elementary 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.
May Watts Elementary School, located in the Whispering Hills neighborhood of Naperville, Illinois, is a highly regarded public school serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of Indian Prairie School District 204—one of the top-rated districts in the state—the school is known for maintaining a strong academic focus, a supportive learning environment, and a dedicated teaching staff. It is named in honor of May Theilgaard Watts, a renowned naturalist and educator who was instrumental in the creation of the Illinois Prairie Path, reflecting a school culture that often emphasizes environmental awareness and community involvement.
The school is well-regarded by parents and community members for its rigorous curriculum and its commitment to fostering the social-emotional growth of its students. Beyond its classroom achievements, May Watts Elementary prides itself on being a neighborhood hub, encouraging active parent involvement through an engaged PTA and various extracurricular activities. Its location in Naperville allows it to benefit from the resources of a premier suburban school district, consistently earning high rankings and recognition for its commitment to student success and academic excellence.
For more information, contact May Watts Elementary School at (630) 428-6700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Naperville, IL 60540-1317
(630) 428-6700
MAY WATTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Naperville, IL with about 609 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Indian Prairie CUSD 204
- Total Students:
- 609
- Teachers:
- 37.15
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 609 students
- Asian
- 54.5%
- White
- 34.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.9%
- Black or African American
- 4.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
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.