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U S Grant Elem School

PublicRegular
South Chicago Heights, Illinois · Chicago Heights SD 170
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students147
Student:Teacher9.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch95%
Title INo
U S Grant Elem School
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
147
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
95%+41.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
9.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level

Overview

U S Grant Elem School is a public primary in South Chicago Heights, Illinois. The school enrolls 147 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
9.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
95% 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
CitySouth Chicago Heights
ZIP60411
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170996001226

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment147
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino76.1%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian14.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native6.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
76.1%
Black
0.0%
Asian
14.7%
Two+
3.1%
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 %95%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)