Woodson South Elementary School

4414 South Evans Ave, Chicago, IL 60653 | (773) 535-1280

Grades: PK-8
Student Enrollment: 370

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2.5 out of 5 | 3 Reviews

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School Description

School Summary and Highlights

Enrolls 370 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-8
Ranks 1288th out of 1,366 middle schools in IL.

Additional Contact Information

Mailing Address: 4414 S Evans Ave, Chicago, IL 60653

Principal or Admin: Thomas Renee

School Operational Details

Title I Eligible
All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.

School District Details

Chicago Public Schools
Per-Pupil Spending: $10,392
Graduation Rate: 63.8%
Dropout Rate: 16.3%
Students Per Teacher: 17.8
Enrolled Students: 406,068

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty

Total Students Enrolled: 370
Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 27.0
Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.7

Students Gender Breakdown

Males: 194 (52.4%)
Females: 176 (47.6%)

Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown

Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 33 (8.9%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 334 (90.3%)
Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 367 (99.2%)

Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

Woodson South Elementary School Student Race Distribution

	Number	Percent
American Indian	-	-
Black	363	98.1%
Asian	-	-
Hispanic	6	1.6%
White	1	0.3%

Number of Students Per Grade

	Number	Percent
Pre-Kindergarten	38	10.3%
Kindergarten	17	4.6%
1st Grade	31	8.4%
2nd Grade	48	13.0%
3rd Grade	61	16.5%
4th Grade	31	8.4%
5th Grade	31	8.4%
6th Grade	45	12.2%
7th Grade	32	8.6%
8th Grade	36	9.7%

Attendance, Graduation, and Dropout Rates (2010)

Attendance Rate

School:

92.8%

District:

91.5%

State:

93.9%

Teacher Credentials (2010)

Percent of Classes Not Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers

School:

5.9%

District:

3.0%

State:

0.7%

Source: IL Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

School Ratings and Reviews

Overall Rating: 2.5

2.5 out of 5 | 3 Reviews

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3 reviews for Woodson South Elementary School

Reviewed by Teacher on April 22, 2011
Rating: (1 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
I worked at Woodson for two years as an ancillary teacher, and the only term to describe that hellhole is (...). Kids ran the halls, smoked weed, engaged in (...) activities, and constantly physically and verbally assaulted teachers while administration and police officers (most of whom were most interested in flirting) looked the other way. Former principal never left her office unless she liked something being served for lunch. I spent more time passing out forks and napkins than instructing. Some kids were amazing (aka Head Start), but most were lost to the system after 2nd grade. This school is a disgrace.

Reviewed by Staff Member on December 14, 2010
Rating: (1 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
I worked at Woodson South for 2 years. While I adored and loved the kids, the school was so horrible and depressing that I had to leave. The special education teachers for grades 4-8 were some of the worst educators I have ever experienced in my life. However, the special education teacher for the Kindergarten-2nd grade class was probably one of the best teachers ever. She's kind, caring, and effective. Unfortunately, she was pretty much the only one in the school that I could say that about. Maybe now that they switched principals and assistant principals it may get better, but I always thought of that school as a "sinking ship."

Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on September 08, 2009
Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
Jamal has been at Woodson for several years now and I am so pleased with the care and attention that he receives. I as a parent Love this school for Jamal's needs. And all of the staff that I have had the pleasure to work with have all been very helpful and supportive. For the way that I and Jamal have been supported I give Woodson a 10. Thanks to all of you for being there....Christine Hunter

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