HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Highlands Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LaGrange Highlands SD 106 school district, located in La Grange Highlan, IL with about 498 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. 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 33 teachers, Highlands Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Highlands Elementary School, located at 5850 Laurel Ave in La Grange Highlands, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the La Grange Highlands School District 106. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative community environment, focusing on the holistic development of its students from early childhood through the primary grades. By emphasizing both rigorous academic standards and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its students for a seamless transition into middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Highlands Elementary is highly regarded for its commitment to parent involvement and community engagement, which are central pillars of its school culture. The campus provides a safe and resource-rich setting where dedicated faculty members utilize modern instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of their learners. As a key fixture of the La Grange Highlands area, the school remains dedicated to cultivating a lifelong love of learning and maintaining high levels of achievement for every student who walks through its doors.

For more information, contact Highlands Elem School at (708) 579-6886 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.