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May Watts Elementary School

800 S WHISPERING HILLS DR NAPERVILLE IL 60540

Top 25% School in Illinois

Ranked 61 of 255 in Illinois

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About May Watts Elementary School

May Watts Elementary School, located at 800 S Whispering Hills Dr, Naperville, IL 60540, is a top-rated public K–5 school in Indian Prairie School District 204, one of Illinois’ highest-performing districts. With an enrollment of 563 students and a 16:1 student-teacher ratio, the school is staffed by 100% certified full-time teachers. Ranked #187 in Illinois Elementary Schools and #8 in the district, May Watts excels in academics, with 57% of students proficient in reading, exceeding district averages.

The school embraces diversity with 67% minority enrollment and supports 9% economically disadvantaged students. Named after environmentalist May Theilgaard Watts, the school emphasizes both academic excellence and environmental education, creating a nurturing, community-focused learning environment.

Contact Information

Address

800 S WHISPERING HILLS DR NAPERVILLE IL 60540

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Phone

(630) 428-6700

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 50%
Reading 50%
State average proficiency is 50% in Math and 50% in Reading.
36
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
5
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
563
Total Students
$70848
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 61 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at May Watts Elementary 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
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM - 2:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 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.

Student Demographics

White 33%
Asian 46.9%
Hispanic 6.9%
Black 6.9%
Two+ Races 5.2%
Native Am. 1.1%
White
33%
Asian
46.9%
Hispanic
6.9%
Black
6.9%
Two+ Races
5.2%
Native Am.
1.1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 563
48.5%
273 Female
51.5%
290 Male

Student Population

563 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

The school is setting up for the new academic year with a Teacher Meet & Greet scheduled for August 19, followed by the first day of school for all students on August 22.

FAQ

Q.What is the community like at May Watts Elementary School in Naperville, Illinois?

A.May Watts Elementary School in Naperville, Illinois, tries to make a friendly and inclusive place where students, teachers, and families work together.

Q.How does May Watts Elementary School in Naperville, Illinois, encourage students' creativity?

A.May Watts Elementary School in Naperville, Illinois, lets students try new things and be creative through art, music, science and tech projects, and hands-on activities.

Q.Can students learn outside at May Watts Elementary School in Naperville, Illinois?

A.Yes, at May Watts Elementary School in Naperville, Illinois, students can play on the playground, study nature, and join outdoor events.

Q.How does May Watts Elementary School in Naperville, Illinois, take care of students' well-being?

A.May Watts Elementary school cares about students' mental and physical health by giving counseling, setting up wellness activities, and keeping learning areas safe at May Watts Elementary School in Naperville, Illinois.

Q.Why should parents pick May Watts Elementary School in Naperville, Illinois?

A.May Watts Elementary School in Naperville, Illinois, has good classes, fun programs, and helpful staff, so families depend on it to help their children grow in all ways.

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
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

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

by Andrew Clements

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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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