Highland Elem School
361 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Highland Elementary School, located in Stillman Valley, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Meridian Community Unit School District 223. Situated on South Hickory Street, the school focuses on providing a supportive and structured learning environment for students in the primary grade levels. As part of a smaller, tight-knit community, Highland Elementary emphasizes strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to foster both academic growth and character development during the early stages of a child's schooling.
The school is dedicated to preparing students for future academic success by balancing core curriculum requirements with a nurturing approach to social-emotional learning. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction and community engagement, Highland Elementary strives to create a positive school culture where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and develop fundamental skills. Its location in Stillman Valley allows it to function as a central hub for local families, reinforcing the district’s commitment to providing high-quality public education in a suburban, student-centered setting.
The school is dedicated to preparing students for future academic success by balancing core curriculum requirements with a nurturing approach to social-emotional learning. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction and community engagement, Highland Elementary strives to create a positive school culture where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and develop fundamental skills. Its location in Stillman Valley allows it to function as a central hub for local families, reinforcing the district’s commitment to providing high-quality public education in a suburban, student-centered setting.
361
Total Students
24.1
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 302 |
| Hispanic | 43 |
| Black | 4 |
| Two or More | 12 |
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White302 (83.7 %)
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Hispanic43 (11.9 %)
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Two or More12 (3.3 %)
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Black4 (1.1 %)
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: | Meridian CUSD 223 |
| Phone: | (815)645-2230 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 2nd |
| Total Students: | 361 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 24.1 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
52
Kindergarten
110
Grade 1
99
Grade 2
100
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 52 |
| Kindergarten | 110 |
| Grade 1 | 99 |
| Grade 2 | 100 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 154 | 42.7% |
| Male | 207 | 57.3% |
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