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Ward J Elem School

2701 S Shields Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Ranked 333 of 1380 in Illinois

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Ward J Elem School

2701 S Shields Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

About Ward J Elem School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 35%
Reading 25%
State average proficiency is 35% in Math and 25% in Reading.
31
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
495
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 4.65%
Asian 77.37%
Hispanic 9.7%
Black 7.27%
Two+ Races 0.81%
Native Am. 0.2%
White
4.65%
Asian
77.37%
Hispanic
9.7%
Black
7.27%
Two+ Races
0.81%
Native Am.
0.2%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 495
46.67%
231 Female
53.33%
264 Male

Student Population

495 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

495 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Ward J Elem School Contact Information

Address

2701 S Shields Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

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Phone

(773) 534-9050

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TOP 333 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ward J 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: 7:45 AM – 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 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

Ward J Elem School kindergarteners celebrated the monumental 100th day of academic classes with a very special, incredibly adorable and highly festive indoor schoolwide student parade with joy. The excited young children proudly wore beautifully made brightly decorated paper crowns and marched happily together through the main administrative and primary classroom hallways. Younger students marched past proudly in joyous celebration while older students from the upper grades lined the corridor walls thoughtfully to cheer loudly, clap enthusiastically and offer supportive high-fives.

FAQ

Q1. Does Ward J Elem School have any summer school classes?

Ans We have a fun four-week summer camp that will be centered on math games, reading and outdoor water play.

Q2. How many students are there in each grade at Ward J Elem School?

Ans. We use a simple standard scale. It’s about whether a child has mastered a particular new skill.

Q3.Are there any music groups at Ward J Elem School that children can join?

Ans. Older students can audition for the beginner band or join the school choir.

Q4. Does Ward J Elem School have a counselor?

Ans. Yes, our school counselor is available each day to help kids talk through problems and make friends.

Q5. Can I eat lunch with my student at Ward J Elem School?

Ans. Parents are welcome to join their kids for lunch on Fridays. Just stop by the office to sign in.

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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