Serving 147 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 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 147 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: U S Grant Elementary School serves the south part of Chicago Heights, IL, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
U S Grant Elementary School's student population of 147 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
147 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
'It's not what you look at that matters; it's what you see.' - Henry David Thoreau
School Rankings
U S Grant Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of U S Grant Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1667 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
81%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.3%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
2%
Showing 2003–2015. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is U S Grant Elementary School's ranking?
U S Grant Elementary School is ranked #1667 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are U S Grant Elementary School often compared to?
U S Grant Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Garfield Elementary School, Arcadia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend U S Grant Elementary School?
147 students attend U S Grant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of U S Grant Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of U S Grant Elementary School?
U S Grant Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does U S Grant Elementary School offer ?
U S Grant Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is U S Grant Elementary School part of?
U S Grant Elementary School is part of Chicago Heights SD 170 School District.
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