Highlands Elem School

www.phsd144.net

327 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Highlands Elementary School, located at 3420 Laurel Lane in Hazel Crest, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the community. As part of the Hazel Crest School District 152.5, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students. Its curriculum is designed to balance core academic subjects—such as mathematics, reading, and science—with social-emotional development, aiming to prepare children for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school is situated in a quiet residential area, serving as a neighborhood hub for local families. Highlands Elementary emphasizes a collaborative culture, encouraging active involvement from parents and guardians to help bridge the gap between classroom instruction and home life. By prioritizing small-group instruction and utilizing community resources, the school strives to address the diverse learning needs of its student population, ensuring that each child has the opportunity to grow both academically and personally within a nurturing atmosphere.

327

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highlands Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	21
Black	297
Two or More	5
American Indian	3

Black
297 (90.8 %)
Hispanic
21 (6.4 %)
Two or More
5 (1.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.9 %)
White
1 (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:	Prairie-Hills ESD 144
Phone:	(708)335-9773
Website:	http://www.phsd144.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	327
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 37

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 67