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
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
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
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 %16%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)