Highlands Elem School

www.naperville203.org/highlands

508 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Highlands Elementary School, located at 525 S. Brainard St. in Naperville, Illinois, is a highly-regarded public school serving students in grades K-5. As part of Naperville Community Unit School District 203, the school is well-known for its strong academic focus, dedicated teaching staff, and a vibrant, collaborative community culture. Highlands places a high priority on fostering a nurturing environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, consistently maintaining a reputation for excellence within the local school district.

Beyond its core curriculum, Highlands Elementary is characterized by a high level of parental involvement and a robust array of extracurricular opportunities designed to enrich the student experience. The school benefits from its location in a family-oriented community, utilizing its resources to offer diverse learning opportunities that cater to the needs of a wide range of students. Through its commitment to high standards and inclusive practices, Highlands remains a foundational institution in Naperville, preparing its students for success as they transition to middle school.

508

Total Students

34.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highlands Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	312
Hispanic	28
Black	2
Asian	129
Two or More	34
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
312 (61.4 %)
Asian
129 (25.4 %)
Two or More
34 (6.7 %)
Hispanic
28 (5.5 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Naperville CUSD 203
Phone:	(630)420-6335
Website:	http://www.naperville203.org/highlands
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	508
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 79