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Henderson Elem School

5650 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60636, United States

+1 (773) 535-9080

http://www.cps.edu

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Henderson Elem School Overview

About This School

Henderson Elem School is a public middle in Chicago, Illinois, serving 246 students in grades PK-8. Academic results show that students demonstrate 12% proficiency in ELA. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1 with a total of 15 teachers on staff. The student body is composed of an even split between male and female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 53% Hispanic, 46% Black, and 1% White.

246

Total Students

PK-8

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

15 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts12%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-8

County

Cook County

Students per Counselor

246:1

Henderson Elem School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

12%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 17%State Avg: 28%

N/A

Mathematics

N/A

Science

Class Information

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14.3:1

State Avg: 13.1:1

246

Students per Counselor

Henderson Elem School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$N/A

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio15:1

Students per Counselor246:1

Henderson Elem School Student Demographics

Student Body

50%

Male

50%

Female

Total Enrollment: 246 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White0.81%

Hispanic53.25%

Asian0%

Black45.93%

Two or More Races0%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Henderson Elem School

Q: What is Henderson Elem School?

A: Henderson Elem School is a middle public located in Chicago.

Q: How many students attend Henderson Elem School?

A: Henderson Elem School has approximately 246 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Henderson Elem School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Henderson Elem School is 15:1.

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Detailed Information about Henderson Elem School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About Henderson Elem School - Chicago, IL

Quick Facts about Henderson Elem School
School Name	Henderson Elem School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-8
Location	5650 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60636, Chicago, IL
County	Cook County
Phone	+1 (773) 535-9080
Total Students	246
Student-Teacher Ratio	15:1
Full-Time Teachers	15
Rating	1/10
ELA Proficiency	12%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Henderson Elem School

What is Henderson Elem School?

Henderson Elem School is a middle public located in Chicago.

How many students attend Henderson Elem School?

Henderson Elem School has approximately 246 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Henderson Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Henderson Elem School is 15:1.

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