High Mount Elem School

School Overview
High Mount School (High Mount Elementary) is a public school located in Swansea, Illinois, serving students in grades Pre-K through 8. As a single-school district (High Mount School District 116), the institution is known for its close-knit community atmosphere and its focus on fostering a supportive learning environment from early childhood through the middle school years. The school is committed to academic excellence and personal growth, aiming to prepare students for the transition to high school by providing a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and social-emotional development.

The school is a focal point of the Swansea community, often recognized for its small class sizes and personalized attention to student needs. By operating as a standalone district, High Mount maintains a strong connection between staff, students, and parents, which helps cultivate a collaborative educational culture. Beyond traditional academics, the school typically provides various extracurricular opportunities and resources designed to engage students in athletics, arts, and technology, ensuring a well-rounded experience that supports the diverse interests of its student body.
327
Total Students
26.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for High Mount Elem School
Demographic Student Count
White117
Hispanic26
Black132
Asian2
Two or More49
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    132 (40.4 %)
  • White
    117 (35.8 %)
  • Two or More
    49 (15.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    26 (8.0 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    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: High Mount SD 116
Phone: (618)233-1054
Website: http://www.highmountschool.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 327
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 25
Kindergarten 36
Grade 1 35
Grade 2 35
Grade 3 28
Grade 4 40
Grade 5 31
Grade 6 29
Grade 7 31
Grade 8 37

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for High Mount Elem School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten25
Kindergarten36
Grade 135
Grade 235
Grade 328
Grade 440
Grade 531
Grade 629
Grade 731
Grade 837
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for High Mount Elem School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female16650.8%
Male16149.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)