Grant Elementary School in South Chicago Heights, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Grant Elementary School is a suburban public school in South Chicago Heights, Illinois that is part of Chicago Heights Elementary School District 170. It serves 165 students in grades K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 8.2:1. Its teachers have had 14 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 8

165 Students

20 Teachers

2712 Miller Ave

South Chicago Heights, IL 60411 View local requests

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Grant Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

91%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Grant Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 15, 2026

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