Dundee Highlands Elem School

www.d300.org

385 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Dundee Highlands Elementary School, located in West Dundee, Illinois, serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade as part of Community Unit School District 300. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a balanced curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for middle school success while encouraging them to be curious, critical thinkers within their local community.

The school benefits from a dedicated staff that prioritizes personalized instruction and collaboration with families to ensure each student’s needs are met. Beyond the traditional classroom, Dundee Highlands often highlights the importance of school culture and community engagement, providing opportunities for students to participate in various activities that help build character and school spirit. Located in the heart of West Dundee, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, maintaining a reputation for being an accessible and welcoming educational setting.

385

Total Students

26.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dundee Highlands Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	197
Hispanic	130
Black	22
Asian	12
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

White
197 (51.2 %)
Hispanic
130 (33.8 %)
Two or More
23 (6.0 %)
Black
22 (5.7 %)
Asian
12 (3.1 %)
American Indian
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:	CUSD 300
Phone:	(224)484-4700
Website:	http://www.d300.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
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

Pre-Kindergarten 14

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 63