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).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 163 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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U S Grant Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
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U S Grant Elementary School's student population of 163 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
163 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
'It's not what you look at that matters; it's what you see.' - Henry David Thoreau
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 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1667 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
74%
28%
Black
17%
17%
White
5%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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?
163 students attend U S Grant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of U S Grant Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% 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 13:1, which is equal to 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 School District 170.
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