Garvy J Elem School

www.cps.edu

736 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

John E. Garvy Elementary School, located in the neighborhood of Dunning on Chicago’s Northwest Side, is a pre-kindergarten through 8th-grade school within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. It is widely recognized as a "neighborhood school" that serves as a cornerstone for the local community. The school is known for maintaining a stable, traditional academic environment and is often noted for its strong parent involvement and active local school council, which contribute to its reputation as a desirable choice for families in the 60656 zip code.

Academically, Garvy Elementary generally maintains high performance standards within the CPS framework, frequently earning strong ratings on the district’s School Quality Rating Policy (SQRP) scores. The curriculum focuses on core academic subjects while offering various extracurricular opportunities to support student development. Because the school is highly regarded within its attendance boundary, it often experiences high enrollment demand, reflecting the community’s commitment to the school’s long-term success and academic culture.

736

Total Students

48.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garvy J Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	365
Hispanic	264
Black	16
Asian	58
Two or More	23
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	8

White
365 (49.6%)
Hispanic
264 (35.9%)
Asian
58 (7.9%)
Two or More
23 (3.1%)
Black
16 (2.2%)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Phone:	(773)534-1185
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	736
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 75

Grade 6 87

Grade 7 76

Grade 8 87

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Garvy J Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	68
Grade 1	77
Grade 2	84
Grade 3	91
Grade 4	91
Grade 5	75
Grade 6	87
Grade 7	76
Grade 8	87

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Garvy J Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	378	51.4%
Male	358	48.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)