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U S Grant Elementary School vs. Arcadia Elementary School

Should you attend U S Grant Elementary School or Arcadia Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
U S Grant Elementary School
2712 Miller Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Arcadia Elementary School
20519 Arcadian Dr
Olympia Fields, IL 60461
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

U S Grant Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 163 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, U S Grant Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 532 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Arcadia Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-4
Total Students
163 students
532 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at U S Grant Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Arcadia Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at U S Grant Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Arcadia Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at U S Grant Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Arcadia Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at U S Grant Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chicago Heights SD 170 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Arcadia Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Matteson ESD 162 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1667 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
#2407 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of U S Grant Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Arcadia Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
15%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at U S Grant Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Heights SD 170 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arcadia Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Matteson ESD 162 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at U S Grant Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Heights SD 170 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arcadia Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Matteson ESD 162 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of U S Grant Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Arcadia Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
21
-
Kindergarten Students
16
74
Grade 1 Students
29
98
Grade 2 Students
30
118
Grade 3 Students
20
113
Grade 4 Students
22
129
Grade 5 Students
25
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at U S Grant Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chicago Heights SD 170 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2006-07 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Arcadia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Matteson ESD 162 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
74%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at U S Grant Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chicago Heights SD 170 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Arcadia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Matteson ESD 162 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
17%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at U S Grant Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chicago Heights SD 170 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Arcadia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Matteson ESD 162 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
5%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at U S Grant Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chicago Heights SD 170 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Arcadia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Matteson ESD 162 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at U S Grant Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chicago Heights SD 170 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Arcadia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Matteson ESD 162 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.42
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of U S Grant Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chicago Heights SD 170 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Arcadia Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Matteson ESD 162 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at U S Grant Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chicago Heights SD 170 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Arcadia Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Matteson ESD 162 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
(14-15 School Year Data)
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at U S Grant Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chicago Heights SD 170 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Arcadia Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Matteson ESD 162 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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