May Watts Elementary School

800 S Whispering Hills Dr
Naperville, IL 60540

www.ipsd.org

563 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

563

Total Students

35.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for May Watts Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	39
Black	39
Asian	264
Two or More	29
American Indian	6

Asian
264 (46.9 %)
White
186 (33.0 %)
Hispanic
39 (6.9 %)
Black
39 (6.9 %)
Two or More
29 (5.2 %)
American Indian
6 (1.1 %)

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:	Indian Prairie CUSD 204
Phone:	(630)428-6700
Website:	http://www.ipsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	563
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 90