Garvy J Elem School

Set in Chicago, Illinois, Garvy J Elem School is a well-populated elementary-level community, overseen by Chicago Public Schools Dist 299. It teaches 736 students across grades K through 8. That puts it 93% above the typical public school in Illinois, which averages around 381 students.

Within Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, which oversees 622 schools and 324,396 students, Garvy J Elem School is one campus in the system.

On demographics, Garvy J Elem School shows that the most-represented group is White (50%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. Beyond that, the school logs 36% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 3% multiracial, 2% Black.

On the income-and-resources front, The school reports having 49 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 15.2:1. The state averages around 13.9:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Roughly 36% of students at Garvy J Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Cook County (around 66%), the school's rate is somewhat below typical.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), Garvy J Elem School sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 50.6%; this one delivers 51.6%.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Cook County) records that the typical household earns roughly $83,498 per year, about 43% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Cook County runs 1406 public schools (combined enrollment of about 697,934 students), of which Garvy J Elem School is one.

The closest other public school is Beard Elem School, roughly 0.5 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Garvy J Elem School at 6th of 8; the average score across the group is 54.1%.

Garvy J Elem School operates from a city-core location.

Five-year trend. Garvy J Elem School's enrollment has shrank 11% since 2018, when it stood at 831 (now 736). White enrollment moved from 59% to 50% across the same window. Class-load math has tightened: from 21.3:1 in 2018 to 15.2:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.