Chippewa Elem School

12425 S Austin Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463

www.d128.k12.il.us

250 Students

Elementary School 1st - 3rd

School Overview

Chippewa Elementary School, located at 12425 S. Austin Ave in Palos Heights, Illinois, is a key component of Palos School District 118. Serving students in the early elementary grades, the school is recognized for fostering a supportive and nurturing environment designed to build a strong educational foundation. The campus focuses on core academic development, social-emotional learning, and creating an inclusive community where young learners can thrive as they begin their formal schooling journey.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student success, often emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum that integrates traditional core subjects with technology and creative extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a close-knit atmosphere, Chippewa Elementary facilitates strong collaboration between dedicated faculty, supportive parents, and the broader Palos Heights community. Its location in a suburban setting allows for a safe, student-centered environment that prioritizes both academic excellence and the individual developmental needs of every child.

250

Total Students

18.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chippewa Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	195
Hispanic	38
Black	8
Asian	5
Two or More	4

White
195 (78.0 %)
Hispanic
38 (15.2 %)
Black
8 (3.2 %)
Asian
5 (2.0 %)
Two or More
4 (1.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Palos Heights SD 128
Phone:	(708)388-7260
Website:	http://www.d128.k12.il.us
Grade Range:	1st - 3rd
Total Students:	250
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 74