Dr Charles E Gavin Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Dr Charles E Gavin Elementary School served 183 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 183 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2009-2010 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 26% |
| Black | 92% | 17% |
| White | 3% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.14 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Chicago Heights 170 School District | |
Source: 2009-2010 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Dr Charles E Gavin Elementary School is Bloom High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Jefferson Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Heights Jefferson Elementary School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 288 students10
0.5 miles
176 E 11th St
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4162 0.5 K-8 288 - Chicago Heights Lincoln Elementary School Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-4 | 103 students10
0.5 miles
1520 Center Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4833 0.5 K-4 103 - Chicago Heights Washington-mckinley Elementary School Math: 9% | Reading: 24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 615 students10
1.1 miles
25 W 16th Pl
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4843 1.1 K-8 615 - Chicago Heights Bloom High School Math: 9% | Reading: 17%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,681 student10
1.2 miles
101 W 10th St
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 755-1122 1.2 9-12 1,681 - Chicago Heights District 206 Alternative High School Grades: 9-12 | 63 students
1.2 miles
100 W 10th St
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 754-4095 1.2 9-12 63
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