Wells Preparatory Elem Academy

www.cps.edu

280 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

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.

280

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wells Preparatory Elem Academy
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	6
Black	272
Two or More	2

Black
272 (97.1 %)
Hispanic
6 (2.1 %)
Two or More
2 (0.7 %)

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)535-1204
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
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 28

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 22

Grade 6 29

Grade 7 24

Grade 8 22

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wells Preparatory Elem Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	28
Kindergarten	35
Grade 1	25
Grade 2	33
Grade 3	37
Grade 4	25
Grade 5	22
Grade 6	29
Grade 7	24
Grade 8	22

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wells Preparatory Elem Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	145	51.8%
Male	135	48.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)