Overview
Garfield Elem School is a public primary in Chicago Heights, Illinois. The school enrolls 248 students. It is part of the Chicago Heights SD 170 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
12.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
98% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictChicago Heights SD 170
County17031
CityChicago Heights
ZIP60411
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170996001220
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment248
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino90.8%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
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.
FRL %98%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)