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 16:1.
- Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
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 |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2009-2010 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 4% | 26% |
| Black | 94% | 17% |
| White | 2% | 49% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Chicago Heights SD 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 is Jefferson Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Jefferson Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Heights Jefferson Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-8 | 281 students
0.5 miles
176 E 11th St
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708)756-4162 0.5 K-8 281 - Chicago Heights Lincoln Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-4 | 108 students
0.5 miles
1520 Center Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708)756-4833 0.5 K-4 108 - Chicago Heights Washington-mckinley Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-8 | 626 students
1.1 miles
25 W 16th Pl
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708)756-4843 1.1 K-8 626 - Chicago Heights Bloom High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1654 students
1.2 miles
101 W 10th St
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708)755-1122 1.2 9-12 1654 - Chicago Heights District 206 Alternative High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 64 students
1.2 miles
100 W 10th St
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708)754-4095 1.2 9-12 64
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