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Charles R Henderson Elementary School

CPS choice · PK,K-8

CPS-published· verified Oct 2026

At a glance

The school’s supportive environment and instruction were each rated ‘Strong’ on the 5Essentials survey (5Essentials spring 2024 survey - benchmarked levels relative to Illinois statewide, spring 2013, not percentages). The state's 2025 summative designation is Targeted - ISBE has identified the school for additional support (ISBE Report Card 2025). In 2025–26, 1 applications were recorded for 1 offers (GoCPS, 2025–26 school year - the most recent seat data SchoolNav has).

Cultural fit
Family involvement was rated ‘Weak’ on the 5Essentials survey (5Essentials spring 2024 survey - benchmarked levels relative to Illinois statewide, spring 2013, not percentages).
Academic fit
Instruction was rated ‘Strong’ on the 5Essentials survey (5Essentials spring 2024 survey - benchmarked levels relative to Illinois statewide, spring 2013, not percentages).
Social-emotional fit
The school’s supportive environment was rated ‘Strong’ on the 5Essentials survey (5Essentials spring 2024 survey - benchmarked levels relative to Illinois statewide, spring 2013, not percentages). 31% of students with IEPs spend most of the school day in general classrooms - below what's typical for CPS elementary schools (ISBE Report Card 2025).

Computed from published data with its source and year on every clause - a description, never a grade.

Basics

CPS-published · verified Nov 2024

Address
5650 S WOLCOTT AVE
Neighborhood
West Englewood
Phone
(773)535-9080
Hours
Unknown - not verified yet
Website
http://henderson.cps.edu
Before and after care

Supplemental care not found.

SchoolNav searched the school’s website and the main care providers’ pages in Sep 2026 and found no before or after care. Some programs are never posted online, so ask the school office or on a tour.

Arts and creative

Drawing, Modern/Hip-Hop Dance, Painting, Plays/Acting, Knitting, Student Art Club, Culinary Classes, Murals, Percussion, Art Studio, Dance, Sewing, Talent Show, Choir/Chorus, Drama, Mixed Media, Piano/Keyboard, Recorder

From the school’s CPS profile, for the 2026-27 school year. Checked Sep 2026. Offerings change each year, so confirm on a tour.

Sports

16” Softball, Cheerleading, Football, Girls' Basketball, Girls' Volleyball, Boys' Track, Chess, Girls' Softball, Baseball, Boys' Basketball, Boys' Soccer, Boys' Volleyball, Girls on the Run, Basketball, Boys' Softball, Soccer, Double Dutch, Girls' Track, Softball, Volleyball

From the school’s CPS profile, for the 2026-27 school year. Checked Sep 2026. Offerings change each year, so confirm on a tour.

Climate survey
Involved families
Weak
Supportive environment
Strong
Ambitious instruction
Strong
Effective leaders
Neutral
Collaborative teachers
Neutral
Safety (student-reported)
Strong
Overall organization
Organized

UChicago 5Essentials levels from the spring 2024 survey (CPS Progress Reports SY2425, verified 2026-09-25) - benchmarked categories relative to Illinois statewide, spring 2013, not percentages. A school can answer mostly positively and still rate below the benchmark typical.

5Essentials - the latest survey in detail

Math Instruction, Inquiry-Based Science Instruction, and Collaborative Practices are rated above the CPS average; Parent Involvement in School, Quality of Student Discussion, and Teacher-Parent Trust are rated below it this year.

From the 2026 CPS 5Essentials survey (25-26). Scores are benchmarked 1–99 (not percentages) - higher is stronger, and each is shown against the CPS average that same year. This is a newer survey on a different benchmark than the component levels above, so the two aren’t directly comparable.

Show all measures ▸

Ambitious Instruction

54 ▬ about the CPS average (56)

Supportive Environment

48 ▬ about the CPS average (51)

Collaborative Teachers

48 ▼ below the CPS average (52)

Effective Leaders

45 ▼ below the CPS average (52)

Involved Families

35 ▼ below the CPS average (53)

Supplemental measures

Additional survey topics UChicago reports outside the five core measures.

CPS-published · verified Jul 2026Response rates: students 98%, teachers 89%, parents 0%Full 2026 measures report (UChicago)

UChicago Consortium — the 2026 cycle (school year 25-26) is re-benchmarked to spring 2024 (SY25+); it is NOT level-comparable to the spring-2013-benchmarked component levels shown elsewhere.

Pre-K

CPS-published· verified Sep 2026

This school has Pre-K. Families apply for Pre-K through Chicago Early Learning, not GoCPS.

  • Full-day Pre-K · for children age 4

    Seats: full, with a waitlist, as of Sep 24, 2026.

Quality rating
ExceleRate Gold Circle of Quality

Apply through Chicago Early Learning · How Pre-K applications work

Programs (1)

ProgramEntry gradesHow seats are offeredTest requiredEvidence

Open Enrollment (general program, seats by lottery)

Open enrollment

K–8Lottery
NoCPS-published · verified Oct 2026

Local School Council

CPS-published· verified Oct 2026

The Local School Council is a group of parents, staff, and neighbors who help run this school. They vote on the budget and the school plan. Their meetings are open to the public, so you can go and listen.

Next meetings

  • Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 8:30 AM
  • Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 8:30 AM
  • Wednesday, January 13, 2027 at 8:30 AM

CPS lists the date and time. Ask the school office where the meeting will be held.

Members for 2026 to 2028

  • Marvis B Jackson-Ivy · Principal
  • Shaquatta Burse · Parent
  • Keyjuana Parker · Parent
  • Eric Newson Sr. · Community member
  • James Powell · Teacher
  • Monique Moore · Teacher
  • Melissa Rivera · School staff (non-teaching)
  • Lamarkus D Tate · Student

CPS keeps the official list of council meetings and members. See the CPS council list.

Parent questions & conversation

What parents and people who know this school are asking, answering, and talking about - their own words, experiences and opinions rather than verified facts.

Parent notes on this school are visible to signed-in Chicago families. Sign in to read and ask.

SchoolNav is not affiliated with CPS. Details change - each fact above shows when it was last verified. Application decisions should always be confirmed in GoCPS.