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Wells Preparatory Elem Academy

Chicago, Illinois · Grades PreK to 8 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299

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About Wells Preparatory Elem Academy

Wells Preparatory Elem Academy serves pre-K through grade 8 as a public school in Chicago, Illinois. It reported 308 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Chicago. With about 22 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 14 students per teacher. Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 runs 640 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Cook County. Families comparing options will find 252 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	249 E 37th St, Chicago, IL 60653
Phone	(773) 535-1204
School district	Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	308
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	22
Students per teacher	14
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Cook County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 170993001614). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Wells Preparatory Elem Academy serve?

Wells Preparatory Elem Academy serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Wells Preparatory Elem Academy?

Wells Preparatory Elem Academy reported 308 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wells Preparatory Elem Academy?

About 14 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 308 students and 22 teachers in federal data.

Is Wells Preparatory Elem Academy a public or charter school?

Wells Preparatory Elem Academy is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Wells Preparatory Elem Academy in?

Wells Preparatory Elem Academy is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/chicago-public-schools-dist-299/

Where is Wells Preparatory Elem Academy located?

Wells Preparatory Elem Academy is at 249 E 37th St, Chicago, IL 60653. The phone number is (773) 535-1204.

How many other schools are near Wells Preparatory Elem Academy?

There are 252 other schools within 5 miles of Wells Preparatory Elem Academy in our directory.