Highland Elem School

3935 Highland Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515

www.dg58.org

393 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Highland Elementary School, located in Downers Grove, Illinois, serves students in grades K–6 as part of Downers Grove Grade School District 58. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, supportive community environment where academic growth and social-emotional development are prioritized. With a curriculum designed to challenge students while meeting their individual learning needs, Highland utilizes a variety of instructional strategies and modern resources to prepare its students for middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic focus, Highland Elementary is highly regarded for its active parent involvement and strong school culture. The school emphasizes inclusivity and character development, often organizing events and extracurricular opportunities that encourage students to engage with their peers and the surrounding Downers Grove community. By balancing a rigorous core curriculum with a variety of enrichment activities, the school aims to create a well-rounded educational experience that supports the success and well-being of every student.

393

Total Students

22.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	322
Hispanic	31
Black	4
Asian	19
Two or More	17

White
322 (81.9 %)
Hispanic
31 (7.9 %)
Asian
19 (4.8 %)
Two or More
17 (4.3 %)
Black
4 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Downers Grove GSD 58
Phone:	(630)719-5835
Website:	http://www.dg58.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 10

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 59