- Enrollment
- 872
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chicago Heights, IL
Garfield Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Garfield Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170996001220
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garfield Elem School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Chicago Heights · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 248
- students enrolled
Garfield Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Elem School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Chicago Heights, IL.
School address
District: Chicago Heights Sd 170 · Illinois
NCES ID 170996001220 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Garfield Elem School held near 219 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 16.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 170996001220 · Chicago Heights, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
248 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Chicago Heights Middle School (872 students)
Garfield Elem School held near 219 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 16.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Garfield Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chicago Height
Chicago Heights Middle School
872 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elem School
353 students
- Washington-Mck 286
Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch
286 students
- This school 248
Garfield Elem School
248 students
- Kennedy Elem S 193
Kennedy Elem School
193 students
- Greenbriar Ele 174
Greenbriar Elem School
174 students
What this shows Garfield Elem School reports 248 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garfield Elem School compares
Garfield Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
248
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Illinois - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,859
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.3%
African American 8.9%
White 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.7, Garfield Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Chicago Heights Sd 170 reports $21,859 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garfield Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Heights Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenbriar Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garfield Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Chicago Heights
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Barack Obama Sch of Ldership
Standard public school
367 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Serena Hills Elem School
Standard public school
305 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Wilson Elem School
Standard public school
160 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elem School
Standard public school
84 students 9.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~248 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garfield Elem School
How many students attend Garfield Elem School?
Garfield Elem School has 248 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chicago Heights, IL. CCD year-over-year: 215 (2022-23) → 219 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elem School is 13.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garfield Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Garfield Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 90.3% of enrollment, in Chicago Heights, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garfield Elem School?
Garfield Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Garfield Elem School rank among elementary schools in Chicago Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Elem School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Chicago Heights, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Chicago Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Chicago Heights Sd 170?
Besides Garfield Elem School, Chicago Heights Sd 170 also operates Chicago Heights Middle School (872 students), Roosevelt Elem School (353 students), and Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch (286 students). See the Chicago Heights Sd 170 district page for the complete list.