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Harriet Gifford Elementary School

Public PK, KG-6

 240 S Clifton Ave
       Elgin, IL  60123-7151

(847) 888-5195

District: School District U-46

SchoolDigger Rank:
1830th of 2,077 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,310 Help


Students who attend Harriet Gifford Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Abbott Middle School
High:    Larkin High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  461

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
68.5%
African American:
20.0%
White:
8.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.1% Help


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Compare Details Harriet Gifford Elementary School ranks worse than 88.1% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 39th among 40 ranked elementary schools in the School District U-46. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.12. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (68.5%), African American (20%), White (8.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harriet Gifford Elementary School is 18.4. 32 elementary schools in the School District U-46 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harriet Gifford Elementary School is $15,310, which is the 15th highest among 40 elementary schools in the School District U-46.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Harriet Gifford Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Harriet Gifford Elementary School 1830th of 2077 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Harriet Gifford Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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School District U-46:

SchoolDigger ranks School District U-46 621st of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Harriet Gifford Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Harriet Gifford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 26.25 1593rd 2020 21.1%
2004 30.97 1566th 2030 22.9%
2005 56.73 1080th 2022 46.6%
2006 61.36 1008th 2086 51.7%
2007 60.38 1023rd 2095 51.2%
2008 49.74 1270th 2092 39.3%
2009 38.54 1498th 2120 29.3%
2010 42.24 1440th 2139 32.7%
2011 40.58 1478th 2147 31.2%
2012 39.40 1523rd 2166 29.7%
2013 35.74 1485th 2167 31.5%
2014 38.33 1349th 2093 35.5%
2015 23.91 1596th 2052 22.2%
2016 18.09 1744th 2046 14.8%
2017 14.06 1843rd 2044 9.8%
2018 15.36 1807th 2037 11.3%
2019 18.41 1772nd 2086 15.1%
2021 17.63 1661st 1948 14.7%
2022 14.19 1903rd 2082 8.6%
2023 16.12 1830th 2077 11.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Harriet Gifford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.95 454th 718 36.8%
2019 33.70 550th 743 26.0%
2021 39.34 308th 537 42.6%
2022 29.03 639th 768 16.8%
2023 39.21 458th 788 41.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Harriet Gifford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.31 528th 763 30.8%
2019 31.20 809th 1194 32.2%
2021 26.72 490th 640 23.4%
2022 43.57 510th 1113 54.2%
2023 34.09 712th 1156 38.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harriet Gifford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.98 1585th 1765 10.2%
2019 24.96 1525th 1816 16.0%
2021 26.74 1187th 1514 21.6%
2022 21.32 1537th 1763 12.8%
2023 21.72 1586th 1808 12.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Harriet Gifford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.40 1809th 1964 7.9%
2019 15.11 1817th 2019 10.0%
2021 13.46 1571st 1680 6.5%
2022 12.55 1874th 1970 4.9%
2023 13.38 1827th 1957 6.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Harriet Gifford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.91 551st 907 39.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Harriet Gifford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.82 1553rd 1972 21.2%
2019 27.80 1464th 2019 27.5%
2021 20.56 1387th 1707 18.7%
2022 17.65 1696th 1977 14.2%
2023 22.13 1538th 1984 22.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Harriet Gifford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.57 690th 698 1.1%
2019 21.55 656th 711 7.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Harriet Gifford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.48 812th 938 13.4%
2019 25.31 791st 955 17.2%
2021 24.05 640th 742 13.7%
2022 15.79 927th 954 2.8%
2023 19.93 888th 970 8.5%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Harriet Gifford Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 372 80 12 32 n/a n/a n/a 0 496
1989 337 105 15 54 n/a n/a n/a 0 511
1990 343 98 12 51 n/a n/a n/a 0 504
1991 317 105 13 52 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1992 340 119 19 51 4 n/a n/a 0 533
1993 285 116 15 54 2 n/a n/a 0 472
1994 286 106 13 71 2 n/a n/a 0 478
1995 260 116 22 79 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1996 260 116 22 79 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1997 237 106 27 85 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1998 239 90 25 98 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1999 239 92 21 111 0 n/a n/a 0 463
2000 224 96 19 180 1 n/a n/a 0 520
2001 207 103 18 184 1 n/a n/a 0 513
2002 177 102 12 230 2 n/a n/a 0 523
2003 177 102 12 230 2 n/a n/a 0 523
2004 170 94 10 247 3 n/a n/a 0 524
2005 95 74 6 260 13 n/a n/a 6 454
2006 111 78 10 281 0 n/a n/a 16 496
2007 92 70 11 305 0 n/a n/a 17 495
2008 61 81 11 299 1 n/a n/a 42 495
2009 62 92 7 328 1 n/a n/a 54 544
2010 52 79 8 275 0 n/a n/a 43 457
2011 43 91 7 338 1 0 14 0 494
2012 39 98 7 359 0 0 11 0 514
2013 38 99 6 362 0 0 9 0 514
2014 47 88 5 358 4 0 9 0 511
2015 55 99 4 362 11 0 10 0 541
2016 53 94 2 352 6 0 20 0 527
2017 40 84 2 324 5 1 17 0 473
2018 39 65 2 315 1 1 14 0 437
2019 39 75 3 281 1 1 18 0 418
2020 34 78 4 275 0 0 11 0 402
2021 40 89 6 311 0 0 9 0 455
2022 34 91 3 305 0 0 6 0 439
2023 40 92 3 316 0 0 10 0 461

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Harriet Gifford Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 496 23.0 21.5 n/a
1989 511 24.5 20.8 n/a
1990 504 24.1 20.9 n/a
1991 487 23.5 20.7 n/a
1992 533 25.0 21.3 n/a
1993 472 24.0 19.7 n/a
1994 478 23.0 20.8 n/a
1995 477 19.8 24.1 n/a
1996 477 19.8 24.1 n/a
1997 455 22.5 20.2 n/a
1998 452 22.0 20.5 n/a
1999 463 26.0 17.8 n/a
2000 520 23.0 22.6 n/a
2001 513 28.8 17.8 n/a
2002 523 33.5 15.6 56.4
2003 523 33.5 15.6 56.4
2004 524 26.1 20.1 67.9
2005 454 27.5 16.5 62.9
2006 496 29.0 17.1 77.1
2007 495 25.0 19.8 75.9
2008 495 26.0 19.0 82.1
2009 544 29.0 18.8 75.9
2010 457 25.0 18.2 89.9
2011 494 22.5 21.9 82.8
2012 514 24.5 20.9 84.2
2013 514 26.1 19.6 88.1
2014 511 29.5 17.2 85.3
2015 541 27.0 20.0 88.7
2016 527 26.0 20.2 80.8
2017 473 25.1 18.7 83.1
2018 437 23.5 18.5 81.5
2019 418 27.2 15.3 84.4
2020 402 24.8 16.1 87.1
2021 455 n/a n/a n/a
2022 439 25.1 17.4 68.3
2023 461 25.0 18.4 73.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Harriet Gifford Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 496 23.0 21.5 n/a
1989 511 24.5 20.8 n/a
1990 504 24.1 20.9 n/a
1991 487 23.5 20.7 n/a
1992 533 25.0 21.3 n/a
1993 472 24.0 19.7 n/a
1994 478 23.0 20.8 n/a
1995 477 19.8 24.1 n/a
1996 477 19.8 24.1 n/a
1997 455 22.5 20.2 n/a
1998 452 22.0 20.5 n/a
1999 463 26.0 17.8 n/a
2000 520 23.0 22.6 n/a
2001 513 28.8 17.8 n/a
2002 523 33.5 15.6 56.4
2003 523 33.5 15.6 56.4
2004 524 26.1 20.1 67.9
2005 454 27.5 16.5 62.9
2006 496 29.0 17.1 77.1
2007 495 25.0 19.8 75.9
2008 495 26.0 19.0 82.1
2009 544 29.0 18.8 75.9
2010 457 25.0 18.2 89.9
2011 494 22.5 21.9 82.8
2012 514 24.5 20.9 84.2
2013 514 26.1 19.6 88.1
2014 511 29.5 17.2 85.3
2015 541 27.0 20.0 88.7
2016 527 26.0 20.2 80.8
2017 473 25.1 18.7 83.1
2018 437 23.5 18.5 81.5
2019 418 27.2 15.3 84.4
2020 402 24.8 16.1 87.1
2021 455 n/a n/a n/a
2022 439 25.1 17.4 68.3
2023 461 25.0 18.4 73.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.3%99.4%99.4%99.4%10.2%99.1%99.6%
201693.8%93.8%93.8%93.8%16.0%93.8%77.9%16.2%
201799.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%14.0%99.2%99.4%13.8%
201898.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%16.3%98.6%98.6%16.3%
201994.8%94.8%94.8%94.8%12.0%94.5%94.8%12.0%
202195.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%99.0%94.0%95.5%5.3%
202297.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%10.5%
202397.4%97.1%97.1%97.1%97.9%97.1%97.1%16.4%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Harriet Gifford Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,137 (16.7%) $10,678 (83.3%) $12,815
2020 $2,476 (19.1%) $10,478 (80.9%) $12,954
2021 $2,486 (18.2%) $11,198 (81.8%) $13,684
2022 $2,486 (18.2%) $11,198 (81.8%) $13,684
2023 $2,636 (17.2%) $12,674 (82.8%) $15,310

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harriet Gifford Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1772nd of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1830th of 2077 Elementary schools
 3.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Harriet Gifford Elementary School)5.18.8
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (School District U-46)17.717.4
 0.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Harriet Gifford Elementary School)18.621
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (School District U-46)33.227.5
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Harriet Gifford Elementary School)16.98
 8.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (School District U-46)2625.4
 0.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Harriet Gifford Elementary School)13.68
 5.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (School District U-46)28.623
 5.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Harriet Gifford Elementary School)8.611.5
 2.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (School District U-46)28.822.9
 5.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Harriet Gifford Elementary School)8.63.8
 4.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (School District U-46)25.619
 6.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Harriet Gifford Elementary School)22.818.5
 4.3%
   5th Grade Science (School District U-46)44.342.2
 2.1%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Harriet Gifford Elementary School)17.32.9
 14.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (School District U-46)27.724.5
 3.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Harriet Gifford Elementary School)20.31.4
 18.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (School District U-46)21.218
 3.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students418461
 10.3%
African American7592
 22.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian33
Hispanic281316
 12.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White3940
 2.6%
Two or More Races1810
 44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.4%73.1%
 11.3%

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Students at Harriet Gifford Elementary School are 69% Hispanic, 20% African American, 9% White, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Harriet Gifford Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Abbott Middle School
High : Larkin High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 461 students attended Harriet Gifford Elementary School.

Harriet Gifford Elementary School ranks in the bottom 11.9% of Illinois elementary schools.


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