Highland Elementary School

www.sd68.k12.il.us/schools/highland/index.html

325 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Highland Elementary School is a public school located in Skokie, Illinois, serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of Skokie School District 73.5, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on a diverse student body and a curriculum designed to challenge students while meeting their individual needs through differentiated instruction and various support services.

Beyond the classroom, Highland Elementary offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities and community-focused initiatives intended to enrich the student experience. The school places a strong emphasis on building a collaborative partnership between families, teachers, and the local community to ensure that every child is prepared for middle school and beyond. With a commitment to modern educational practices, Highland strives to create a safe, welcoming atmosphere where students are encouraged to become lifelong learners and active participants in their community.

325

Total Students

26.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	104
Hispanic	46
Black	32
Asian	124
Two or More	19

Asian
124 (38.2 %)
White
104 (32.0 %)
Hispanic
46 (14.2 %)
Black
32 (9.8 %)
Two or More
19 (5.8 %)

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:	Skokie SD 68
Phone:	(847)676-5001
Website:	http://www.sd68.k12.il.us/schools/highland/index.html
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
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 39

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 54