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#2070 of 3,813 schools in IL
Garfield Elem School
Elementary School · Chicago Heights Sd 170 · Chicago Heights, IL
A Chicago Heights Sd 170 elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
140 E 23rd St, Chicago Heights, IL 60411
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Garfield Elem School score 15% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 27% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Garfield Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,973/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chicago Heights), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,627
Median home value
$148,200
Median rent
$1,156/mo
College educated
22.4%
Homeownership
65.3%
Poverty rate
22.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60411; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U S Grant Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 163 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 93 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| Washington-mckinley Elem SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 279 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Chicago Heights Sd 170
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #6 of 10
- District spending per student
- $21,859NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Garfield Elem School is listed in Chicago Heights SD 170; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Garfield Elem School
Garfield Elem School is a public elementary school in Chicago Heights, IL, part of Chicago Heights Sd 170, serving approximately 219 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,070 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Garfield Elem School
What grades does Garfield Elem School serve?
Garfield Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Garfield Elem School?
Garfield Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 219 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elem School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Garfield Elem School rank in IL?
Garfield Elem School ranks #2,070 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Garfield Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Garfield Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Garfield Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Garfield Elem School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Garfield Elem School a charter school?
No, Garfield Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Garfield Elem School a Title I school?
No, Garfield Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Garfield Elem School?
98.6% of students at Garfield Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 219
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.6%
- Phone
- (708) 756-4150
- Area population (ZIP 60411)
- 52,395
- Area average commute
- 35.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60411; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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