A+
Excellent
95/100

Chippewa Elem School

📚 01 – 03 🏫 Elementary
📍 12425 S Austin Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463
Overall
A+
95/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 47% · Math 52% proficient · 87th percentile in Illinois
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Illinois for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

95
Repit Score
out of 100
246
Students
enrolled
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%87/100reading 85th percentile, math 90th percentile among Illinois elementary schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%88/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (+21 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency52% (+30 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White45%55%reading +7 pts, math +19 pts83rd percentile (list)
Low-income47%52%reading +16 pts, math +23 pts88th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 12425 S Austin Ave
City Palos Heights
ZIP Code 60463
District 1730570
NCES School ID 173057003175
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 60463

Understanding the community around Chippewa Elem School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $102,773
Per Capita Income $53,499
Poverty Rate 2.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 51.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.9%
High School or Higher 97.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $329,400
Median Rent $1,696
Owner-Occupied 94.8%
Renter-Occupied 5.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Chippewa Elem School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 46.3%
Female 53.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 77.2%
Hispanic/Latino 15.0%
Black 4.1%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More Races 2.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 246
Teachers (FTE) 16.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Chippewa Elem School?
Chippewa Elem School has a Repit School Score of 95 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Chippewa Elem School?
Chippewa Elem School has 246 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1.
What grades does Chippewa Elem School serve?
Chippewa Elem School serves grades 01 – 03 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Chippewa Elem School receive per student?
Chippewa Elem School receives $21,491 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Chippewa Elem School in 60463 ▼
Avg Home Value
$406,079
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,016
1-Year Change
+7.8%
% Renters
5.2%

Other Schools in 60463

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026