Highland Elem School

School Overview
Highland Elementary School, located at 190 N. Melrose Ave in Elgin, Illinois, is a public school serving students in the School District U-46, which is the second-largest school district in the state. The school is known for fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment, reflecting the broader multicultural makeup of the Elgin community. Its curriculum is designed to meet the Illinois Learning Standards, with a focus on core academic subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating social-emotional learning to support the holistic development of its students.

Beyond its academic programming, Highland Elementary strives to be a central hub for its neighborhood, often emphasizing family engagement and community involvement. The school typically provides a range of support services, including bilingual education options and extracurricular activities, to ensure that students of varying backgrounds and learning needs have the resources required to succeed. By prioritizing both academic achievement and a supportive school culture, Highland Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for their transition to middle school and beyond.
630
Total Students
40.6
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Elem School
Demographic Student Count
White52
Hispanic493
Black54
Asian2
Two or More19
American Indian10
  • Hispanic
    493 (78.3 %)
  • Black
    54 (8.6 %)
  • White
    52 (8.3 %)
  • Two or More
    19 (3.0 %)
  • American Indian
    10 (1.6 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.3 %)
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: SD U-46
Phone: (847)888-5280
Website: http://schools.u-46.org/highland
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 630
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 54
Kindergarten 68
Grade 1 85
Grade 2 88
Grade 3 76
Grade 4 89
Grade 5 85
Grade 6 85

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Highland Elem School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten54
Kindergarten68
Grade 185
Grade 288
Grade 376
Grade 489
Grade 585
Grade 685
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Highland Elem School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female30348.1%
Male32751.9%
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