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Henderson Elem School

5650 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60636

Ranked 1138 of 1380 in Illinois

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Henderson Elem School

5650 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60636

Ranked 1138 of 1380 in Illinois

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About Henderson Elem School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 3%
Reading 5%
State average proficiency is 3% in Math and 5% in Reading.
14
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
234
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1.71%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 46.58%
Black 51.71%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0%
White
1.71%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
46.58%
Black
51.71%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 234
45.73%
107 Female
54.27%
127 Male

Student Population

234 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

234 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Henderson Elem School Contact Information

Address

5650 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60636

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Phone

(773) 535-9080

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TOP 1138 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Henderson Elem School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Henderson Elementary School recently held its popular Dads and Donuts event, building strong community connections in the West Englewood neighborhood. Recent field trips to the Children’s Museum and the Ravinia Festival provided on-campus learning experiences that were immersive for scholars. The school remains committed to its Fiercely Determined to Succeed mission, backed by a vibrant student choir and a 1:1 technology program for all grade levels.

FAQ

Q1. Can I volunteer to be a crossing guard in the morning at Henderson Elem School?

Ans. For sure, the city is honestly always looking for more parent volunteers to help keep the intersections safe.

Q2. Do they have a big book character parade in the spring at Henderson Elem School?

Ans. Yeah, Their totally love dressing up as their favorite storybook characters and marching around the entire school.

Q3. How do we order the official school yearbook for Henderson Elem School?

Ans. Honestly, you just need to fill out the online form and pay the twenty dollars before March ends.

Q4. Are there any strict rules about wearing makeup to class at Henderson Elem School?

Ans. Nope, as long as it is not super distracting, the older kids can totally wear a little makeup.

Q5. Do they have a dedicated time for mindfulness or yoga at Henderson Elem School?

Ans. Yeah, every single morning the teachers honestly lead a quick five-minute breathing exercise to start the day right.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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