Garfield Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chicago Heights, Illinois 60411 · Chicago Heights SD 170
#1991 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#46475 of 50,301 nationally
About Garfield Elem School
Garfield Elem School is a public elementary located in Chicago Heights, in the Chicago Heights SD 170 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 248 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 17.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1991st of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (72th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 248.
There are 13 schools in Chicago Heights; Garfield Elem School ranks 5th of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)17%
- Reading proficiency (30%)22%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)98.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Garfield Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Garfield Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
U S Grant Elem School
South Chicago Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
147 students · 929 m away
Lincoln Elem School
Chicago Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
84 students · 1.1 km away
Washington-McKinley Elem Sch
Chicago Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
286 students · 1.2 km away
Steger Primary Center
South Chicago Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
396 students · 1.9 km away
Jefferson Elem School
Chicago Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
157 students · 1.9 km away
Roosevelt Elem School
Chicago Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
353 students · 2.2 km away
Chicago Heights Middle School
Chicago Hts · Public middle · Grades 6–8
872 students · 2.3 km away
Wilson Elem School
Chicago Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
160 students · 2.5 km away
Bloom High School
Chicago Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,823 students · 2.5 km away
Barack Obama Sch of Ldership
Chicago Heights · Public middle · Grades 4–6
367 students · 2.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Roosevelt Elem School
Dolton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
248 students
South Side Grade School
Effingham · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
248 students
Hawthorn Sch for Young Learners
Vernon Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–K
248 students
Medinah Primary School
Medinah · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
248 students
Pleasant Valley Primary School
Peoria · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
248 students
Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch
Marengo · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
249 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Garfield Elem School a good school?
Garfield Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 17.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1991 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Garfield Elem School rank in Illinois?
Garfield Elem School ranks #1991 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #46475 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Garfield Elem School?
Garfield Elem School had 248 students in 2025.
Is Garfield Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Garfield Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Garfield Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Garfield Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.