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U S Grant Elementary School

Summary:

U S Grant Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 160 students in grades K-5 in South Chicago Heights, Illinois, which is part of the Chicago Heights School District 170.

The school has shown mixed performance, with 31.3% of students proficient or better in ELA and 29.9% in Math, which are higher than the district averages but lower than the state. However, U S Grant Elementary has strong performance for some student subgroups, ranking 243 out of 959 Illinois elementary schools for Hispanic students and 351 out of 1,793 for low socioeconomic status students, both with 4-star ratings. The school struggles with high chronic absenteeism at 45.0%, significantly higher than the state average. Despite relatively high spending per student at $26,378, the school's performance indicates these resources may not be fully translating into improved academic outcomes for all students.

Compared to other nearby schools in the Chicago Heights School District 170, U S Grant Elementary generally performs better than some schools, such as Jefferson Elementary and Wilson Elementary, but lags behind others, such as Kennedy Elementary and Garfield Elementary, in terms of student performance and school rankings.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2712 Miller Ave
       South Chicago Heights, IL  60411-4742

(708) 756-4156

District: Chicago Heights School District 170

SchoolDigger Rank:
885th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,795 Help


Students who attend U S Grant Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Bloom High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  163

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
74.2%
African American:
17.2%
White:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.3% Help


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Compare Details U S Grant Elementary School ranks better than 57.2% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks first among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Chicago Heights School District 170! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.03. (See more...)
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Compare Details U S Grant Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2015 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.74. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (74.2%), African American (17.2%), White (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at U S Grant Elementary School is 12.1, which is the 4th best among 9 elementary schools in the Chicago Heights School District 170. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at U S Grant Elementary School is $23,795, which is the 2nd highest among 9 elementary schools in the Chicago Heights School District 170.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

U S Grant Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks U S Grant Elementary School 885th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See U S Grant Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Chicago Heights School District 170:

SchoolDigger ranks Chicago Heights School District 170 602nd of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for U S Grant Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at U S Grant Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 11.95 1756th 2020 13.1%
2004 25.67 1643rd 2030 19.1%
2005 22.89 1699th 2022 16.0%
2006 17.06 1824th 2086 12.6%
2007 10.76 1912th 2095 8.7%
2008 11.09 1902nd 2092 9.1%
2009 28.70 1668th 2120 21.3%
2010 21.63 1797th 2139 16.0%
2011 30.34 1641st 2147 23.6%
2012 38.98 1529th 2166 29.4%
2013 18.10 1848th 2167 14.7%
2014 22.71 1696th 2093 19.0%
2015 18.54 1751st 2052 14.7%
2016 20.79 1674th 2046 18.2%
2017 13.68 1852nd 2044 9.4%
2018 26.91 1500th 2037 26.4%
2019 16.07 1846th 2086 11.5%
2021 37.62 1103rd 1948 43.4%
2022 45.32 1052nd 2082 49.5%
2023 36.87 1241st 2077 40.3%
2024 52.03 885th 2067 57.2%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at U S Grant Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.69 603rd 743 18.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at U S Grant Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.42 970th 1765 45.0%
2019 25.21 1513th 1816 16.7%
2021 57.97 458th 1514 69.7%
2022 71.64 302nd 1763 82.9%
2023 59.70 573rd 1808 68.3%
2024 69.91 351st 1793 80.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at U S Grant Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.95 1142nd 1964 41.9%
2019 20.22 1689th 2019 16.3%
2022 43.08 1022nd 1970 48.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at U S Grant Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.17 1669th 1972 15.4%
2019 16.02 1805th 2019 10.6%
2021 28.41 1184th 1707 30.6%
2022 40.57 1080th 1977 45.4%
2023 51.16 874th 1984 55.9%
2024 58.69 707th 1959 63.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at U S Grant Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.69 562nd 938 40.1%
2019 22.40 838th 955 12.3%
2021 54.75 238th 742 67.9%
2022 69.64 185th 954 80.6%
2023 46.71 465th 970 52.1%
2024 63.65 243rd 959 74.7%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for U S Grant Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 17.49 972nd 1185 18.0%
2004 34.72 842nd 1204 30.1%
2005 37.36 830th 1209 31.3%
2006 20.26 1055th 1272 17.1%
2007 32.93 961st 1287 25.3%
2008 15.24 1121st 1293 13.3%
2009 23.66 1066th 1318 19.1%
2010 26.40 1056th 1327 20.4%
2011 52.72 737th 1344 45.2%
2012 44.53 875th 1365 35.9%
2013 18.78 1163rd 1367 14.9%
2014 14.18 1191st 1322 9.9%
2015 13.74 1187th 1302 8.8%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for U S Grant Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 96 27 1 122 n/a n/a n/a 0 246
1989 122 27 n/a 124 n/a n/a n/a 0 273
1990 89 32 n/a 125 1 n/a n/a 0 247
1991 94 23 0 111 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1992 83 28 0 106 0 n/a n/a 0 217
1993 94 32 0 112 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1994 87 34 0 112 3 n/a n/a 0 236
1995 94 28 0 130 0 n/a n/a 0 252
1996 94 28 0 130 0 n/a n/a 0 252
1997 83 28 0 117 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1998 91 35 0 121 0 n/a n/a 0 247
1999 88 49 0 150 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2000 88 73 1 156 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2001 88 70 2 156 1 n/a n/a 0 317
2002 60 83 3 153 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2003 60 83 3 153 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2004 54 93 1 172 2 n/a n/a 0 322
2005 45 60 1 182 1 n/a n/a 13 302
2006 37 63 1 189 1 n/a n/a 16 307
2007 32 79 2 194 0 n/a n/a 27 334
2008 27 54 1 183 0 n/a n/a 38 303
2009 24 58 1 199 0 n/a n/a 39 321
2010 25 50 1 172 0 n/a n/a 35 283
2011 31 42 0 160 0 0 27 0 260
2012 35 46 0 174 0 0 16 0 271
2013 30 43 0 182 0 0 9 0 264
2014 26 50 0 186 0 0 10 0 272
2015 21 56 0 200 0 0 6 0 283
2016 16 38 0 221 0 0 7 0 282
2017 23 49 0 221 0 0 3 0 296
2018 20 49 0 218 0 0 3 0 290
2019 20 57 0 226 0 0 5 0 308
2020 20 55 0 214 0 0 6 0 295
2021 12 27 0 133 0 0 6 0 178
2022 12 25 0 131 1 0 3 0 172
2023 9 19 0 129 0 0 3 0 160
2024 8 28 1 121 0 0 5 0 163

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at U S Grant Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 246 14.0 17.5 n/a
1989 273 15.0 18.2 n/a
1990 247 15.0 16.4 n/a
1991 228 12.0 19.0 n/a
1992 217 13.0 16.6 n/a
1993 238 14.0 17.0 n/a
1994 236 14.0 16.9 n/a
1995 252 17.0 14.8 n/a
1996 252 17.0 14.8 n/a
1997 228 14.0 16.3 n/a
1998 247 14.0 17.6 n/a
1999 287 15.0 19.1 n/a
2000 318 20.0 15.9 n/a
2001 317 18.0 17.6 n/a
2002 299 17.0 17.6 68.6
2003 299 17.0 17.6 68.6
2004 322 16.0 20.1 75.8
2005 302 18.0 16.8 84.8
2006 307 18.0 17.1 90.4
2007 334 19.0 17.6 94.5
2008 303 17.0 17.8 99.6
2009 321 18.0 17.8 93.6
2010 283 18.0 15.7 109.7
2011 260 15.0 17.3 98.8
2012 271 16.0 16.9 97.8
2013 264 15.2 17.3 96.6
2014 272 15.0 18.1 98.2
2015 283 17.0 16.6 96.1
2016 282 19.0 14.8 50.7
2017 296 19.0 15.5 99
2018 290 20.0 14.5 100
2019 308 21.0 14.6 99.4
2020 295 21.0 14.0 99
2021 178 n/a n/a n/a
2022 172 14.0 12.2 99.4
2023 160 14.0 11.4 98.8
2024 163 13.4 12.1 96.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio U S Grant Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 246 14.0 17.5 n/a
1989 273 15.0 18.2 n/a
1990 247 15.0 16.4 n/a
1991 228 12.0 19.0 n/a
1992 217 13.0 16.6 n/a
1993 238 14.0 17.0 n/a
1994 236 14.0 16.9 n/a
1995 252 17.0 14.8 n/a
1996 252 17.0 14.8 n/a
1997 228 14.0 16.3 n/a
1998 247 14.0 17.6 n/a
1999 287 15.0 19.1 n/a
2000 318 20.0 15.9 n/a
2001 317 18.0 17.6 n/a
2002 299 17.0 17.6 68.6
2003 299 17.0 17.6 68.6
2004 322 16.0 20.1 75.8
2005 302 18.0 16.8 84.8
2006 307 18.0 17.1 90.4
2007 334 19.0 17.6 94.5
2008 303 17.0 17.8 99.6
2009 321 18.0 17.8 93.6
2010 283 18.0 15.7 109.7
2011 260 15.0 17.3 98.8
2012 271 16.0 16.9 97.8
2013 264 15.2 17.3 96.6
2014 272 15.0 18.1 98.2
2015 283 17.0 16.6 96.1
2016 282 19.0 14.8 50.7
2017 296 19.0 15.5 99
2018 290 20.0 14.5 100
2019 308 21.0 14.6 99.4
2020 295 21.0 14.0 99
2021 178 n/a n/a n/a
2022 172 14.0 12.2 99.4
2023 160 14.0 11.4 98.8
2024 163 13.4 12.1 96.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

U S Grant Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201597.1%97.1%97.1%97.1%27.9%97.1%97.1%
201699.3%98.9%98.9%98.9%31.0%99.3%67.3%9.6%
201799.3%99.0%99.0%99.0%25.0%98.7%98.7%15.9%
201899.3%99.7%99.7%99.7%32.9%99.7%99.3%31.8%
201998.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%38.3%99.4%98.7%37.0%
202198.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%96.4%98.8%98.8%
202296.2%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%
202398.7%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%
202497.2%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%98.6%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for U S Grant Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $738 (6.9%) $9,928 (93.1%) $10,667
2020 $2,072 (14.0%) $12,752 (86.0%) $14,824
2021 $4,386 (16.6%) $21,992 (83.4%) $26,378
2022 $4,386 (16.6%) $21,992 (83.4%) $26,378
2023 $2,666 (11.7%) $20,056 (88.3%) $22,721
2024 $4,302 (18.1%) $19,493 (81.9%) $23,795

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on U S Grant Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1846th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1241st of 2077 Elementary schools
 28.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (U S Grant Elementary School)13.518.2
 4.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chicago Heights School District 170)19.521.5
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (U S Grant Elementary School)10.89.1
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Chicago Heights School District 170)16.721.6
 4.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (U S Grant Elementary School)17.125
 7.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Chicago Heights School District 170)23.828.6
 4.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (U S Grant Elementary School)17.121.7
 4.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Chicago Heights School District 170)10.514.8
 4.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (U S Grant Elementary School)4.539.1
 34.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Chicago Heights School District 170)19.729.2
 9.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (U S Grant Elementary School)017.4
 17.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Chicago Heights School District 170)12.116.4
 4.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (U S Grant Elementary School)2039.1
 19.1%
   5th Grade Science (Chicago Heights School District 170)26.835.8
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students308160
 48.1%
African American5719
 66.7%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic226129
 42.9%
Pacific Islander00
White209
 55%
Two or More Races53
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.4%98.8%
 0.6%

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U S Grant Elementary School ranks 885th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 163 students attended U S Grant Elementary School.

Students at U S Grant Elementary School are 74% Hispanic, 17% African American, 5% White, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend U S Grant Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Bloom High School


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