Wentworth Elem School

www.cps.edu

406 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

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.

406

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wentworth Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	33
Black	371

Black
371 (91.4 %)
Hispanic
33 (8.1 %)
White
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	City of Chicago SD 299
Phone:	(773)535-3394
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	406
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 47

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 34

Grade 6 40

Grade 7 33

Grade 8 40

Grade 10 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wentworth Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	47
Kindergarten	44
Grade 1	45
Grade 2	49
Grade 3	35
Grade 4	38
Grade 5	34
Grade 6	40
Grade 7	33
Grade 8	40
Grade 10	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wentworth Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	197	48.5%
Male	209	51.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)