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Highland Elementary School

Public PK, KG-6

 190 N Melrose Ave
       Elgin, IL  60123-5183

(847) 888-5280

District: School District U-46

SchoolDigger Rank:
1683rd of 2,077 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,964 Help


Students who attend Highland Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Kimball Middle School
High:    Larkin High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  630

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
78.3%
African American:
8.6%
White:
8.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.8% Help


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Compare Details Highland Elementary School ranks worse than 81% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 35th 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 20.01. (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 (78.3%), African American (8.6%), White (8.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Highland Elementary School is 15.5, which is the 16th best among 40 elementary schools in the School District U-46. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highland Elementary School is $14,964, which is the 19th highest among 40 elementary schools in the School District U-46.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Highland Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Highland Elementary School 1683rd of 2077 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Highland Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Disabled students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:


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 Highland Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Highland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 36.16 1455th 2020 28.0%
2004 44.40 1325th 2030 34.7%
2005 34.88 1497th 2022 26.0%
2006 47.49 1346th 2086 35.5%
2007 31.30 1665th 2095 20.5%
2008 25.46 1693rd 2092 19.1%
2009 24.72 1724th 2120 18.7%
2010 35.47 1562nd 2139 27.0%
2011 24.51 1759th 2147 18.1%
2012 24.01 1782nd 2166 17.7%
2013 21.38 1766th 2167 18.5%
2014 26.02 1630th 2093 22.1%
2015 34.74 1268th 2052 38.2%
2016 26.47 1519th 2046 25.8%
2017 17.40 1756th 2044 14.1%
2018 17.44 1740th 2037 14.6%
2019 17.02 1815th 2086 13.0%
2021 14.83 1766th 1948 9.3%
2022 17.50 1763rd 2082 15.3%
2023 20.01 1683rd 2077 19.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Highland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.72 506th 718 29.5%
2019 33.70 551st 743 25.8%
2021 35.45 364th 537 32.2%
2022 36.94 498th 768 35.2%
2023 38.49 468th 788 40.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Highland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.45 594th 763 22.1%
2019 25.44 973rd 1194 18.5%
2022 39.57 562nd 1113 49.5%
2023 27.23 857th 1156 25.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Highland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.12 1530th 1765 13.3%
2019 23.94 1546th 1816 14.9%
2021 23.46 1287th 1514 15.0%
2022 23.77 1455th 1763 17.5%
2023 28.06 1386th 1808 23.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Highland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.93 1670th 1964 15.0%
2019 18.79 1725th 2019 14.6%
2021 12.70 1592nd 1680 5.2%
2022 17.73 1681st 1970 14.7%
2023 21.49 1552nd 1957 20.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Highland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.07 564th 907 37.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Highland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.01 1673rd 1972 15.2%
2019 17.37 1753rd 2019 13.2%
2021 15.66 1546th 1707 9.4%
2022 18.19 1677th 1977 15.2%
2023 19.57 1618th 1984 18.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Highland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.22 464th 698 33.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Highland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.26 834th 938 11.1%
2019 20.44 863rd 955 9.6%
2021 21.35 686th 742 7.5%
2022 20.84 860th 954 9.9%
2023 25.41 802nd 970 17.3%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Highland Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 333 8 33 40 n/a n/a n/a 0 414
1989 372 8 41 38 n/a n/a n/a 0 459
1990 433 12 32 31 n/a n/a n/a 0 508
1991 504 18 33 38 0 n/a n/a 0 593
1992 521 18 27 38 0 n/a n/a 0 604
1993 500 27 27 43 0 n/a n/a 0 597
1994 489 28 38 46 1 n/a n/a 0 602
1995 449 30 27 60 1 n/a n/a 0 567
1996 449 30 27 60 1 n/a n/a 0 567
1997 437 39 41 66 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1998 390 35 35 101 0 n/a n/a 0 561
1999 283 52 26 121 0 n/a n/a 0 482
2000 252 67 22 176 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2001 225 46 19 193 0 n/a n/a 0 483
2002 210 59 16 272 2 n/a n/a 0 559
2003 210 59 16 272 2 n/a n/a 0 559
2004 193 67 24 275 1 n/a n/a 0 560
2005 117 46 5 380 2 n/a n/a 3 553
2006 104 47 5 392 0 n/a n/a 6 554
2007 99 42 5 389 0 n/a n/a 20 555
2008 77 38 8 407 1 n/a n/a 22 553
2009 81 55 7 411 1 n/a n/a 25 580
2010 75 40 6 399 0 n/a n/a 27 547
2011 60 39 8 420 1 0 14 0 542
2012 60 37 5 418 1 0 12 0 533
2013 64 34 6 384 11 0 17 0 516
2014 67 22 5 358 23 0 20 0 495
2015 61 30 2 377 18 0 27 0 515
2016 55 32 1 362 11 0 28 0 489
2017 54 53 2 455 23 0 30 0 617
2018 45 42 1 502 24 0 23 0 637
2019 41 36 2 494 23 1 17 0 614
2020 41 45 4 479 22 1 18 0 610
2021 36 43 3 471 13 1 20 0 587
2022 46 50 4 461 15 0 18 0 594
2023 52 54 2 493 10 0 19 0 630

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 Highland Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 414 16.0 25.8 n/a
1989 459 15.0 30.6 n/a
1990 508 16.0 31.7 n/a
1991 593 22.6 26.2 n/a
1992 604 24.1 25.0 n/a
1993 597 23.6 25.3 n/a
1994 602 23.0 26.2 n/a
1995 567 23.0 24.7 n/a
1996 567 23.0 24.7 n/a
1997 583 23.5 24.8 n/a
1998 561 25.0 22.4 n/a
1999 482 29.5 16.3 n/a
2000 517 29.6 17.5 n/a
2001 483 30.0 16.1 n/a
2002 559 33.0 16.9 59.4
2003 559 33.0 16.9 59.4
2004 560 24.5 22.9 58
2005 553 29.0 19.1 63.1
2006 554 37.8 14.7 74.1
2007 555 32.0 17.3 73.8
2008 553 31.0 17.8 75
2009 580 31.0 18.7 70.8
2010 547 28.2 19.3 82.7
2011 542 25.8 20.9 80.8
2012 533 24.0 22.2 84.1
2013 516 28.4 18.1 87
2014 495 24.0 20.6 86.5
2015 515 27.0 19.0 88.3
2016 489 27.0 18.1 83.4
2017 617 30.0 20.5 86.2
2018 637 31.0 20.5 85.6
2019 614 34.5 17.7 87.8
2020 610 34.6 17.6 85.7
2021 587 n/a n/a n/a
2022 594 33.8 17.5 68.7
2023 630 40.5 15.5 69.8

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 Highland Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 414 16.0 25.8 n/a
1989 459 15.0 30.6 n/a
1990 508 16.0 31.7 n/a
1991 593 22.6 26.2 n/a
1992 604 24.1 25.0 n/a
1993 597 23.6 25.3 n/a
1994 602 23.0 26.2 n/a
1995 567 23.0 24.7 n/a
1996 567 23.0 24.7 n/a
1997 583 23.5 24.8 n/a
1998 561 25.0 22.4 n/a
1999 482 29.5 16.3 n/a
2000 517 29.6 17.5 n/a
2001 483 30.0 16.1 n/a
2002 559 33.0 16.9 59.4
2003 559 33.0 16.9 59.4
2004 560 24.5 22.9 58
2005 553 29.0 19.1 63.1
2006 554 37.8 14.7 74.1
2007 555 32.0 17.3 73.8
2008 553 31.0 17.8 75
2009 580 31.0 18.7 70.8
2010 547 28.2 19.3 82.7
2011 542 25.8 20.9 80.8
2012 533 24.0 22.2 84.1
2013 516 28.4 18.1 87
2014 495 24.0 20.6 86.5
2015 515 27.0 19.0 88.3
2016 489 27.0 18.1 83.4
2017 617 30.0 20.5 86.2
2018 637 31.0 20.5 85.6
2019 614 34.5 17.7 87.8
2020 610 34.6 17.6 85.7
2021 587 n/a n/a n/a
2022 594 33.8 17.5 68.7
2023 630 40.5 15.5 69.8

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

Highland Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201595.3%95.7%95.7%95.7%13.2%95.1%95.9%
201697.3%96.7%96.7%96.7%14.4%96.9%82.6%12.5%
201794.2%94.5%94.5%94.5%12.2%94.0%94.3%6.3%
201898.7%98.9%98.9%98.9%15.7%98.6%98.9%14.9%
201998.8%99.2%99.2%99.2%17.5%99.2%99.3%18.0%
202197.0%97.4%97.4%97.4%93.4%97.2%97.2%8.2%
202299.3%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.4%99.4%99.3%13.3%
202399.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.6%98.7%98.9%15.2%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Highland Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,326 (11.7%) $9,973 (88.3%) $11,299
2020 $1,384 (12.2%) $9,994 (87.8%) $11,378
2021 $1,712 (14.3%) $10,242 (85.7%) $11,955
2022 $1,712 (14.3%) $10,242 (85.7%) $11,955
2023 $2,613 (17.5%) $12,351 (82.5%) $14,964

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Highland Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1815th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1683rd of 2077 Elementary schools
 6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Highland Elementary School)7.98.3
 0.4%
   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 (Highland Elementary School)17.19.8
 7.3%
   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 (Highland Elementary School)17.325
 7.7%
   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 (Highland Elementary School)14.521.3
 6.8%
   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 (Highland Elementary School)10.82.4
 8.4%
   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 (Highland Elementary School)6.52.4
 4.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (School District U-46)25.619
 6.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Highland Elementary School)34.422.4
 12%
   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 (Highland Elementary School)15.18.1
 7%
   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 (Highland Elementary School)9.47
 2.4%
   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 Students614630
 2.6%
African American3654
 50%
American Indian2310
 56.5%
Asian22
Hispanic494493
 0.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White4152
 26.8%
Two or More Races1719
 11.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.8%69.8%
 17.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Highland Elementary School

Highland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 19.0% of Illinois elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 630 students attended Highland Elementary School.

Students at Highland Elementary School are 78% Hispanic, 9% African American, 8% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Students who attend Highland Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kimball Middle School
High : Larkin High School


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