Wildwood Elem School

www.schools.cps.k12.il.us/default.aspx

512 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Wildwood Elementary School is a highly-regarded Chicago Public School (CPS) located in the North Edgebrook neighborhood. As a magnet school, it is widely recognized for its strong academic reputation and consistently high rankings within the city. The school is known for its rigorous curriculum and dedicated faculty, fostering an environment that emphasizes both intellectual development and personal growth for students in grades PK through 8.

Beyond academics, Wildwood is distinguished by its tight-knit community feel and active parent involvement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs that contribute to a well-rounded educational experience. Due to its status as a magnet program and its track record of excellence, Wildwood is often one of the most sought-after elementary schools in the Chicago area, reflecting a commitment to maintaining high standards for its diverse student body.

512

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wildwood Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	290
Hispanic	102
Black	20
Asian	41
Two or More	59

White
290 (56.6%)
Hispanic
102 (19.9%)
Two or More
59 (11.5%)
Asian
41 (8.0%)
Black
20 (3.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Phone:	(773)534-1188
Website:	http://www.schools.cps.k12.il.us/default.aspx
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	512
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 37

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 57

Grade 6 54

Grade 7 50

Grade 8 45