May Watts Elementary School

800 S Whispering Hills Dr
Naperville, IL 60540
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 620 students in grades Kindergarten-5, May Watts Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 620 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 5% in IL
  • : 55% (Top 5%)
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

May Watts Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

May Watts Elementary School's student population of 620 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
620 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

May Watts Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of May Watts Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#166 out of 3426 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of May Watts Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
55%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of May Watts Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
57%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of May Watts Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
51%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in May Watts Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in May Watts Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in May Watts Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
31%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in May Watts Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of May Watts Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in May Watts Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in May Watts Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is May Watts Elementary School's ranking?
May Watts Elementary School is ranked #166 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are May Watts Elementary School often compared to?
May Watts Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mary Lou Cowlishaw Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend May Watts Elementary School?
620 students attend May Watts Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of May Watts Elementary School students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of May Watts Elementary School?
May Watts Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does May Watts Elementary School offer ?
May Watts Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is May Watts Elementary School part of?
May Watts Elementary School is part of Indian Prairie CUSD 204 School District.
In what neighborhood is May Watts Elementary School located?
May Watts Elementary School is located in the Naperville Park District neighborhood of Naperville, IL. There are 35 other public schools located in Naperville Park District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 620 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 55% (Top 5%)
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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