School Overview
Garfield Elementary School, located at 140 E 23rd St in Chicago Heights, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Chicago Heights School District 170. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing core academic instruction to students in the local community, emphasizing the development of fundamental literacy, mathematics, and social skills during the formative years of childhood. The school operates as part of a district dedicated to supporting a diverse student population, aiming to create a stable learning environment that prepares children for the transition to middle school.

Like many schools in the area, Garfield Elementary is characterized by its role as a neighborhood hub, fostering connections between students, families, and local educators. The school’s mission generally aligns with the district’s broader goals of closing achievement gaps and promoting student growth through structured classroom learning and various support services. By offering a localized educational experience, Garfield plays a vital part in the civic and academic infrastructure of Chicago Heights, working to ensure that young residents have access to the resources necessary for their academic development.
248
Total Students
20.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garfield Elem School
Demographic Student Count
White2
Hispanic224
Black22
  • Hispanic
    224 (90.3%)
  • Black
    22 (8.9%)
  • White
    2 (0.8%)
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 Heights SD 170
Phone: (708)756-4150
Website: http://www.sd170.com
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 248
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 12
Kindergarten 46
Grade 1 30
Grade 2 38
Grade 3 45
Grade 4 37
Grade 5 40

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Garfield Elem School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten12
Kindergarten46
Grade 130
Grade 238
Grade 345
Grade 437
Grade 540
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Garfield Elem School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female11847.6%
Male13052.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)