Dr Charles E Gavin Elementary School serves 183 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
183 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
29%
Black
92%
16%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dr Charles E Gavin Elementary School?
183 students attend Dr Charles E Gavin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Dr Charles E Gavin Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr Charles E Gavin Elementary School?
Dr Charles E Gavin Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dr Charles E Gavin Elementary School offer ?
Dr Charles E Gavin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Dr Charles E Gavin Elementary School part of?
Dr Charles E Gavin Elementary School is part of Chicago Heights School District 170.
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