HUFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Huff Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SD U-46 school district, located in Elgin, IL with about 635 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, Huff Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Huff Elementary School, located at 801 Hastings St. in Elgin, Illinois, is a public school serving the local community as part of School District U-46, the second-largest school district in the state. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that caters to a diverse student body. It focuses on foundational academic development, aiming to prepare students for success by emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning, while encouraging active engagement within the classroom.

The school is deeply integrated into the Elgin community, often serving as a hub for neighborhood families. Like many schools in the U-46 district, Huff Elementary prioritizes equity and access, striving to provide resources that address the varied needs of its students. By promoting a culture of collaboration among teachers, staff, and parents, the school works to ensure that every student has the tools and guidance necessary to grow both academically and personally during their formative years.

For more information, contact Huff Elem School at (847) 888-5285 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

801 Hastings St
Elgin, IL 60120-8220
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HUFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Elgin, IL with about 635 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
SD U-46
Total Students:
635
Teachers:
30.6
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 635 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HUFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 87% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
86.8%
Black or African American
6.5%
White
2.4%
Two or more races
2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.3%
Asian
0.9%

Female
49.9%
Male
50.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.