Webster Elementary School

4055 W Arthington St
Chicago, IL 60624
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 211 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Webster Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 211 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Webster Elementary School's student population of 211 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
211 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Webster Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Webster Elementary School is 0.02, 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)
#2940 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Webster Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
≤5%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Webster 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.
10-14%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Webster 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.
11-19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Webster Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Webster Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
99%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Webster Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Webster Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.02
This chart displays the diversity score of Webster 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
100%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Webster 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 (11-12)
37%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Webster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Webster Elementary School's ranking?
Webster Elementary School is ranked #2940 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Webster Elementary School?
211 students attend Webster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Webster Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Webster Elementary School?
Webster Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Webster Elementary School offer ?
Webster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Webster Elementary School part of?
Webster Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Webster Elementary School located?
Webster Elementary School is located in the Garfield Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 20 other public schools located in Garfield Park.

School Reviews

5   9/12/2012
My daughter started there in 2005. Since then all my children attend there and I have no plans on transfering them. I love the teachers.
- Posted by Parent - lxele
5   7/28/2009
As a relatively new teacher, I receive a lot of support from not only the other teachers but from the principal as well. This is a great school with a dedicated staff that is committed to helping students learn.
- Posted by Teacher - bret_

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 211 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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