Garfield Elementary School

Summary:

Garfield Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 215 students in grades K-5 in Chicago Heights, Illinois, which is part of the Chicago Heights School District 170. The school has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Illinois elementary schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 1441 out of 2067 schools and a 2-star rating.

Garfield Elementary School faces significant challenges, including very high chronic absenteeism rates, consistently low test scores across all grade levels and subjects compared to state and district averages, and a very high percentage of low-socioeconomic status students. For example, in 2023-2024, only 21.5% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 41.2% statewide, and only 15% were proficient or better in Math, compared to 28.4% statewide. However, the school's student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and English Language Learners, perform relatively better compared to the overall school performance.

Interestingly, Garfield Elementary's performance is generally lower than the other nearby schools in the Chicago Heights School District 170, such as Kennedy Elementary and U.S. Grant Elementary, which have higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates. Additionally, the school has relatively high per-student spending and a low student-teacher ratio, but these factors do not seem to be translating into improved academic outcomes, suggesting the need for more comprehensive and effective interventions to address the underlying challenges.


Detail:

Public K-5

 140 E 23rd St
       Chicago Heights, IL  60411-4247


(708) 756-4150

District: Chicago Heights School District 170

SchoolDigger Rank:
1441st of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,582 Help


Students who attend Garfield Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Bloom High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  215

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
88.4%
African American:
9.8%
Two or more races:
1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.7% Help


 See top rated Illinois elementary schools

 Compare Garfield Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Garfield Elementary School ranks worse than 69.7% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 7th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Chicago Heights School District 170. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.72. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details Garfield Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2015 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.37. (See more...)
Help
Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Garfield Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Chicago Heights School District 170.  (See more...)
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Garfield Elementary School is $19,582. 7 elementary schools in the Chicago Heights School District 170 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Garfield Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Garfield Elementary School 1441st of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Garfield Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:


Chicago Heights School District 170:

SchoolDigger ranks Chicago Heights School District 170 602nd of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Garfield Elementary School?

Rank History for Garfield Elementary School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all elementary school students at Garfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 25.36 1607th 2020 20.4%
2004 21.37 1695th 2030 16.5%
2005 16.28 1771st 2022 12.4%
2006 18.38 1805th 2086 13.5%
2007 24.79 1755th 2095 16.2%
2008 32.66 1582nd 2092 24.4%
2009 35.79 1551st 2120 26.8%
2010 35.85 1556th 2139 27.3%
2011 42.84 1425th 2147 33.6%
2012 34.38 1601st 2166 26.1%
2013 33.71 1517th 2167 30.0%
2014 26.15 1626th 2093 22.3%
2015 14.70 1852nd 2052 9.7%
2016 26.13 1530th 2046 25.2%
2017 23.39 1593rd 2044 22.1%
2018 27.31 1489th 2037 26.9%
2019 33.33 1364th 2086 34.6%
2021 21.72 1513th 1948 22.3%
2022 47.14 1010th 2082 51.5%
2023 36.90 1240th 2077 40.3%
2024 28.72 1441st 2067 30.3%
See the entire list of Illinois Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Garfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.51 178th 718 75.2%
2019 40.41 441st 743 40.6%
2021 42.74 248th 537 53.8%
2022 55.97 227th 768 70.4%
2023 43.73 378th 788 52.0%
2024 63.15 168th 826 79.7%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Garfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.08 897th 1765 49.2%
2019 53.93 713th 1816 60.7%
2021 36.73 942nd 1514 37.8%
2022 72.29 286th 1763 83.8%
2023 59.06 588th 1808 67.5%
2024 45.39 915th 1793 49.0%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for elementary school Female students at Garfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.96 1589th 1964 19.1%
2019 24.52 1563rd 2019 22.6%
2021 25.72 1229th 1680 26.8%
2022 41.78 1047th 1970 46.9%
2023 40.07 1101st 1957 43.7%
2024 27.76 1386th 1942 28.6%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for elementary school Male students at Garfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.62 1226th 1972 37.8%
2019 39.96 1157th 2019 42.7%
2021 15.75 1541st 1707 9.7%
2022 50.91 861st 1977 56.4%
2023 33.02 1256th 1984 36.7%
2024 30.29 1312th 1959 33.0%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Garfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.75 552nd 938 41.2%
2019 48.12 449th 955 53.0%
2021 36.78 447th 742 39.8%
2022 66.51 212th 954 77.8%
2023 54.98 350th 970 63.9%
2024 44.58 481st 959 49.8%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Garfield Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 19.93 947th 1185 20.1%
2004 33.67 858th 1204 28.7%
2005 25.10 932nd 1209 22.9%
2006 13.98 1102nd 1272 13.4%
2007 15.40 1108th 1287 13.9%
2008 12.33 1147th 1293 11.3%
2009 16.52 1136th 1318 13.8%
2010 17.80 1144th 1327 13.8%
2011 27.47 1082nd 1344 19.5%
2012 38.36 951st 1365 30.3%
2013 20.65 1138th 1367 16.8%
2014 9.87 1229th 1322 7.0%
2015 14.37 1173rd 1302 9.9%
See the entire list of Illinois Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Garfield Elementary School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 






Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Garfield Elementary School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Garfield Elementary School, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Garfield Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 45 61 n/a 229 n/a n/a n/a 0 335
1990 44 55 n/a 257 n/a n/a n/a 0 356
1991 55 56 0 283 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1992 49 52 0 291 0 n/a n/a 0 392
1993 29 39 0 279 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1994 43 54 0 263 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1995 19 48 0 261 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1996 19 48 0 261 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1997 18 41 0 261 1 n/a n/a 0 321
1998 23 65 0 326 1 n/a n/a 0 415
1999 19 71 0 284 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2000 17 63 0 295 1 n/a n/a 0 376
2001 19 71 1 335 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2002 24 66 0 345 1 n/a n/a 0 436
2003 24 66 0 345 1 n/a n/a 0 436
2004 17 62 1 349 1 n/a n/a 0 430
2005 12 68 1 340 1 n/a n/a 8 430
2006 11 49 0 327 1 n/a n/a 9 397
2007 9 42 1 343 0 n/a n/a 7 402
2008 12 61 1 325 0 n/a n/a 6 405
2009 13 49 0 384 1 n/a n/a 19 466
2010 3 41 0 357 1 n/a n/a 13 415
2011 1 47 0 377 1 0 15 0 441
2012 8 43 0 389 0 0 2 0 442
2013 8 28 0 419 0 0 3 0 458
2014 9 17 0 395 0 0 7 0 428
2015 7 17 0 377 0 0 9 0 410
2016 7 17 0 364 0 0 8 0 396
2017 8 17 0 298 0 0 9 0 332
2018 6 25 0 284 0 0 11 0 326
2019 7 17 0 273 0 0 8 0 305
2020 3 24 0 261 0 0 8 0 296
2021 1 15 0 184 0 0 2 0 202
2022 2 16 0 197 0 0 1 0 216
2023 0 21 0 190 0 0 4 0 215

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Garfield Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 335 18.0 18.6 n/a
1990 356 22.0 16.1 n/a
1991 394 19.0 20.7 n/a
1992 392 18.0 21.7 n/a
1993 347 21.0 16.5 n/a
1994 360 20.0 18.0 n/a
1995 328 21.0 15.6 n/a
1996 328 21.0 15.6 n/a
1997 321 20.0 16.1 n/a
1998 415 21.0 19.8 n/a
1999 374 20.0 18.7 n/a
2000 376 21.0 17.9 n/a
2001 426 21.0 20.3 n/a
2002 436 27.0 16.1 99.3
2003 436 27.0 16.1 99.3
2004 430 30.0 14.3 97.9
2005 430 26.0 16.5 98.1
2006 397 26.0 15.3 98.7
2007 402 27.0 14.9 93.7
2008 405 26.0 15.6 96.7
2009 466 28.0 16.6 90.8
2010 415 27.0 15.3 102.5
2011 441 26.0 16.9 98.6
2012 442 29.0 15.2 97.5
2013 458 29.0 15.7 98.9
2014 428 24.0 17.8 99.3
2015 410 29.0 14.1 99.3
2016 396 31.0 12.7 100
2017 332 27.0 12.2 99.1
2018 326 27.0 12.0 100
2019 305 29.0 10.5 99.7
2020 296 27.0 10.9 99.7
2021 202 n/a n/a n/a
2022 216 17.0 12.7 99.1
2023 215 19.0 11.3 96.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Garfield Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 335 18.0 18.6 n/a
1990 356 22.0 16.1 n/a
1991 394 19.0 20.7 n/a
1992 392 18.0 21.7 n/a
1993 347 21.0 16.5 n/a
1994 360 20.0 18.0 n/a
1995 328 21.0 15.6 n/a
1996 328 21.0 15.6 n/a
1997 321 20.0 16.1 n/a
1998 415 21.0 19.8 n/a
1999 374 20.0 18.7 n/a
2000 376 21.0 17.9 n/a
2001 426 21.0 20.3 n/a
2002 436 27.0 16.1 99.3
2003 436 27.0 16.1 99.3
2004 430 30.0 14.3 97.9
2005 430 26.0 16.5 98.1
2006 397 26.0 15.3 98.7
2007 402 27.0 14.9 93.7
2008 405 26.0 15.6 96.7
2009 466 28.0 16.6 90.8
2010 415 27.0 15.3 102.5
2011 441 26.0 16.9 98.6
2012 442 29.0 15.2 97.5
2013 458 29.0 15.7 98.9
2014 428 24.0 17.8 99.3
2015 410 29.0 14.1 99.3
2016 396 31.0 12.7 100
2017 332 27.0 12.2 99.1
2018 326 27.0 12.0 100
2019 305 29.0 10.5 99.7
2020 296 27.0 10.9 99.7
2021 202 n/a n/a n/a
2022 216 17.0 12.7 99.1
2023 215 19.0 11.3 96.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Garfield Elementary School

Help
Compare
YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201598.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%21.9%98.8%98.8%
201799.7%99.4%99.4%99.4%25.7%100.0%99.7%16.9%
201899.1%98.5%98.5%98.5%26.7%97.5%98.8%25.8%
201999.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%32.6%98.1%99.4%30.9%
202195.6%96.2%96.2%96.2%97.3%95.6%95.6%
202298.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%99.0%95.9%98.0%
202394.9%95.9%95.9%95.9%76.4%96.9%97.4%
202492.7%95.1%95.1%95.1%91.2%96.1%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Garfield Elementary School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $672 (5.7%) $11,066 (94.3%) $11,738
2020 $2,072 (14.0%) $12,752 (86.0%) $14,824
2021 $4,071 (16.6%) $20,412 (83.4%) $24,484
2022 $4,071 (16.6%) $20,412 (83.4%) $24,484
2023 $2,666 (14.4%) $15,885 (85.6%) $18,550
2024 $4,302 (22.0%) $15,281 (78.0%) $19,582

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Garfield Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1364th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1240th of 2077 Elementary schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Garfield Elementary School)14.80
 14.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chicago Heights School District 170)19.521.5
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Garfield Elementary School)25.920.6
 5.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Chicago Heights School District 170)16.721.6
 4.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Garfield Elementary School)2531.4
 6.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Chicago Heights School District 170)23.828.6
 4.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Garfield Elementary School)20.511.4
 9.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Chicago Heights School District 170)10.514.8
 4.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Garfield Elementary School)3238.6
 6.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Chicago Heights School District 170)19.729.2
 9.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Garfield Elementary School)34.620.5
 14.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Chicago Heights School District 170)12.116.4
 4.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Garfield Elementary School)45.544.7
 0.8%
   5th Grade Science (Chicago Heights School District 170)26.835.8
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students305215
 29.5%
African American1721
 23.5%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic273190
 30.4%
Pacific Islander00
White70
 100%
Two or More Races84
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.7%96.7%
 2.9%


Schools Near Garfield Elementary School









Frequently Asked Questions about Garfield Elementary School

Students at Garfield Elementary School are 88% Hispanic, 10% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Garfield Elementary School ranks 1441st of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Garfield Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Bloom High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 215 students attended Garfield Elementary School.


Rate Garfield Elementary School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Garfield Elementary School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 182 milliseconds.