At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 378
237
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
16%-37.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
1–3
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Chippewa Elem School is a public primary serving grades 1–3 in Palos Heights, Illinois. The school enrolls 237 students. It is part of the Palos Heights SD 128 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
16% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span1–3
DistrictPalos Heights SD 128
County17031
CityPalos Heights
ZIP60463
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173057003175
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment237
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino13.2%
Black / African American1.8%
Asian4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native79.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
13.2%
Black
1.8%
Asian
4.1%
Two+
1.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.