Wadsworth Elem School is located at 6650 South Ellis Avenue in Chicago. It serves 342 students in grades PK–8 with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1. Math proficiency is 4% and reading proficiency is 7%. The gender mix consists of 52% male and 48% female. The school provides a stimulating environment that encourages social-emotional growth and academic discovery. From an early age teachers use specific literacy modules to develop critical thinking and scientific inquiry. The facility has modern technology suites and creative spaces for music and the performing arts. Students take part in a one-of-a-kind character education program that builds strong relationships among peers and empathy in the community. The school offers organized team sports and a strong physical education curriculum and fitness tracking. Scholars engage in outdoor learning experiences in the school’s designated gardens and nature spaces. The school is a community hub in the local Woodlawn area. Values in this neighborhood generally range from $140,000 to $245,000. Parents value the high degree of communication from staff and the caring environment for all children. Families often cite the school’s commitment to the whole child and student well-being. The school is striving to be one of the best elementary schools in Illinois.