High Mount Elementary School

Public PK, KG-8

 1721 Boul Ave
       Swansea, IL  62226-4254


(618) 233-1054

District: High Mount School District 116

SchoolDigger Rank:
1486th of 2,077 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,888 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  327

Racial breakdown:

African American:
40.4%
White:
35.8%
Two or more races:
15.0%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.2% Help


 See top rated Illinois elementary schools

 Compare High Mount Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details High Mount Elementary School ranks worse than 71.5% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.5. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details High Mount Elementary School ranks better than 56.8% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.94. (See more...)
Help
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
Help
Compare Details Student population at High Mount Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (40.4%), White (35.8%), two or more races (15%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 72.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at High Mount Elementary School is 12.5. (See more...)
Help
Compare High Mount Elementary School employs 26 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at High Mount Elementary School is $14,888.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

High Mount Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks High Mount Elementary School 1486th of 2077 Illinois public elementary schools. (See High Mount Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
African American students:
White students:

SchoolDigger ranks High Mount Elementary School 591st of 1367 Illinois public middle schools. (See High Mount Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
African American students:
White students:


High Mount School District 116:

SchoolDigger ranks High Mount School District 116 615th of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for High Mount Elementary School?

Rank History for High Mount Elementary School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all elementary school students at High Mount Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 54.99 1108th 2020 45.1%
2004 65.34 833rd 2030 59.0%
2005 60.94 962nd 2022 52.4%
2006 61.47 1004th 2086 51.9%
2007 55.10 1187th 2095 43.3%
2008 69.13 746th 2092 64.3%
2009 68.30 792nd 2120 62.6%
2010 53.42 1212th 2139 43.3%
2011 71.43 680th 2147 68.3%
2012 57.69 1092nd 2166 49.6%
2013 44.30 1297th 2167 40.1%
2014 39.98 1316th 2093 37.1%
2015 38.14 1181st 2052 42.4%
2016 43.27 1096th 2046 46.4%
2017 33.55 1321st 2044 35.4%
2018 28.09 1470th 2037 27.8%
2019 21.86 1666th 2086 20.1%
2021 31.91 1245th 1948 36.1%
2022 29.42 1410th 2082 32.3%
2023 26.50 1486th 2077 28.5%
See the entire list of Illinois Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at High Mount Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.29 474th 763 37.9%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at High Mount Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.80 1129th 1765 36.0%
2019 34.08 1272nd 1816 30.0%
2021 44.23 764th 1514 49.5%
2022 37.82 1075th 1763 39.0%
2023 31.79 1262nd 1808 30.2%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for elementary school Female students at High Mount Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.26 1346th 1964 31.5%
2019 23.90 1579th 2019 21.8%
2021 30.03 1145th 1680 31.8%
2022 30.29 1315th 1970 33.2%
2023 29.34 1341st 1957 31.5%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for elementary school Male students at High Mount Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.01 1426th 1972 27.7%
2019 22.32 1607th 2019 20.4%
2021 28.70 1175th 1707 31.2%
2022 29.56 1317th 1977 33.4%
2023 23.56 1490th 1984 24.9%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for elementary school African American students at High Mount Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.98 280th 698 59.9%
2019 37.89 425th 711 40.2%
2021 40.92 208th 428 51.4%
2022 53.84 219th 684 68.0%
2023 28.64 544th 692 21.4%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for elementary school White students at High Mount Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.76 1126th 1463 23.0%
2019 18.40 1280th 1462 12.4%
2021 25.38 1052nd 1308 19.6%
2022 13.67 1320th 1425 7.4%
2023 16.54 1261st 1419 11.1%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for High Mount Elementary School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all middle school students at High Mount Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 62.81 489th 1185 58.7%
2004 56.99 606th 1204 49.7%
2005 63.19 530th 1209 56.2%
2006 60.78 560th 1272 56.0%
2007 58.83 621st 1287 51.7%
2008 64.21 543rd 1293 58.0%
2009 74.57 320th 1318 75.7%
2010 62.30 576th 1327 56.6%
2011 73.90 328th 1344 75.6%
2012 71.52 388th 1365 71.6%
2013 50.28 700th 1367 48.8%
2014 56.96 572nd 1322 56.7%
2015 47.67 588th 1302 54.8%
2016 72.68 287th 1294 77.8%
2017 66.47 363rd 1293 71.9%
2018 43.31 692nd 1293 46.5%
2019 41.82 738th 1356 45.6%
2021 29.88 827th 1241 33.4%
2022 41.15 730th 1369 46.7%
2023 49.94 591st 1367 56.8%
See the entire list of Illinois Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school Special Education students at High Mount Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.74 551st 602 8.5%
2019 31.77 535th 792 32.4%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at High Mount Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.57 414th 1161 64.3%
2019 53.27 494th 1217 59.4%
2021 41.83 552nd 1019 45.8%
2022 53.10 474th 1221 61.2%
2023 54.85 452nd 1234 63.4%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at High Mount Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.15 632nd 1226 48.5%
2019 34.08 845th 1276 33.8%
2021 31.57 666th 1017 34.5%
2022 46.01 616th 1286 52.1%
2023 48.13 589th 1275 53.8%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at High Mount Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.24 731st 1223 40.2%
2019 49.50 584th 1296 54.9%
2021 25.79 782nd 1048 25.4%
2022 37.38 739th 1286 42.5%
2023 49.72 567th 1292 56.1%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for middle school African American students at High Mount Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.55 188th 511 63.2%
2019 43.22 284th 565 49.7%
2021 37.25 225th 385 41.6%
2022 63.53 124th 573 78.4%
2023 51.39 211th 569 62.9%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for middle school White students at High Mount Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.45 544th 889 38.8%
2019 39.98 552nd 905 39.0%
2021 31.06 557th 813 31.5%
2022 27.18 674th 898 24.9%
2023 53.08 373rd 895 58.3%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for White Students!

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.

High Mount Elementary School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 








Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 5)
100%

0%

0%

0%

0%

  

Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, September 6, 2012

Open Quote High Mount School is the best school in the area. The staff is wonderful. They are always put the students needs first. Close Quote



Enrollment information for High Mount Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 341 11 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 356
1989 325 18 4 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 350
1990 340 24 4 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 369
1991 368 25 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1992 400 35 6 0 1 n/a n/a 0 442
1993 390 39 5 0 2 n/a n/a 0 436
1994 370 37 6 4 12 n/a n/a 0 429
1995 388 60 8 4 4 n/a n/a 0 464
1996 388 60 8 4 4 n/a n/a 0 464
1997 388 57 6 8 2 n/a n/a 0 461
1998 358 54 8 3 2 n/a n/a 0 425
1999 355 69 9 5 4 n/a n/a 0 442
2000 328 74 5 4 3 n/a n/a 0 414
2001 363 85 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2002 339 106 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2003 339 106 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2004 328 93 9 8 0 n/a n/a 0 438
2005 298 92 9 7 0 n/a n/a 17 423
2006 306 110 4 7 0 n/a n/a 15 442
2007 298 146 4 6 1 n/a n/a 14 469
2008 287 147 3 3 0 n/a n/a 19 459
2009 269 134 2 5 0 n/a n/a 32 442
2010 273 129 3 8 0 n/a n/a 31 444
2011 269 131 5 9 0 0 33 0 447
2012 252 135 5 16 1 4 46 0 459
2013 259 129 2 27 1 3 35 0 456
2014 231 118 1 24 1 3 34 0 412
2015 236 156 1 29 2 3 37 0 464
2016 232 167 0 37 1 5 38 0 480
2017 195 140 0 37 3 4 43 0 422
2018 207 136 0 52 2 3 40 0 440
2019 181 137 1 43 1 2 50 0 415
2020 167 118 1 44 2 2 41 0 375
2021 141 117 1 39 1 2 47 0 348
2022 134 132 1 34 1 1 48 0 351
2023 117 132 2 26 0 1 49 0 327

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 High Mount Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 356 20.6 17.2 n/a
1989 350 20.0 17.5 n/a
1990 369 19.8 18.6 n/a
1991 400 24.0 16.6 n/a
1992 442 25.0 17.6 n/a
1993 436 23.5 18.6 n/a
1994 429 27.0 15.9 n/a
1995 464 28.1 16.5 n/a
1996 464 28.1 16.5 n/a
1997 461 25.5 18.1 n/a
1998 425 27.0 15.7 n/a
1999 442 27.0 16.4 n/a
2000 414 28.1 14.7 n/a
2001 455 27.0 16.9 n/a
2002 452 28.0 16.1 36.9
2003 452 28.0 16.1 36.9
2004 438 27.0 16.2 33.6
2005 423 29.0 14.6 40.6
2006 442 31.0 14.3 45.7
2007 469 27.0 17.4 51.6
2008 459 22.0 20.9 53.6
2009 442 29.2 15.1 51
2010 444 30.0 14.8 59.6
2011 447 30.0 14.9 60.6
2012 459 29.0 15.8 61.2
2013 456 n/a n/a 63.8
2014 412 28.0 14.6 57.3
2015 464 29.0 16.0 73.9
2016 480 28.0 17.1 72.3
2017 422 29.0 14.5 72
2018 440 28.7 15.2 76.6
2019 415 29.0 14.3 73.7
2020 375 30.0 12.5 68
2021 348 n/a n/a n/a
2022 351 34.5 10.1 71.5
2023 327 26.0 12.5 72.2

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 High Mount Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 356 20.6 17.2 n/a
1989 350 20.0 17.5 n/a
1990 369 19.8 18.6 n/a
1991 400 24.0 16.6 n/a
1992 442 25.0 17.6 n/a
1993 436 23.5 18.6 n/a
1994 429 27.0 15.9 n/a
1995 464 28.1 16.5 n/a
1996 464 28.1 16.5 n/a
1997 461 25.5 18.1 n/a
1998 425 27.0 15.7 n/a
1999 442 27.0 16.4 n/a
2000 414 28.1 14.7 n/a
2001 455 27.0 16.9 n/a
2002 452 28.0 16.1 36.9
2003 452 28.0 16.1 36.9
2004 438 27.0 16.2 33.6
2005 423 29.0 14.6 40.6
2006 442 31.0 14.3 45.7
2007 469 27.0 17.4 51.6
2008 459 22.0 20.9 53.6
2009 442 29.2 15.1 51
2010 444 30.0 14.8 59.6
2011 447 30.0 14.9 60.6
2012 459 29.0 15.8 61.2
2013 456 n/a n/a 63.8
2014 412 28.0 14.6 57.3
2015 464 29.0 16.0 73.9
2016 480 28.0 17.1 72.3
2017 422 29.0 14.5 72
2018 440 28.7 15.2 76.6
2019 415 29.0 14.3 73.7
2020 375 30.0 12.5 68
2021 348 n/a n/a n/a
2022 351 34.5 10.1 71.5
2023 327 26.0 12.5 72.2

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

High Mount Elementary School

Help
Compare
YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal Meningococcal
201599.8%99.4%99.4%99.4%37.5%99.6%99.8%9.9%
201699.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%35.7%98.5%71.6%8.4%7.5%
201799.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%39.6%98.9%99.8%9.1%18.0%
201898.2%98.0%98.0%98.0%38.6%96.8%98.0%9.0%28.9%
201997.9%98.2%98.2%98.2%40.3%97.7%97.9%10.1%29.3%
202196.8%96.8%96.8%96.8%96.5%96.5%96.8%7.8%31.1%
202299.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%88.4%98.9%99.7%7.9%32.8%
202398.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%99.1%98.5%99.1%7.1%28.4%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for High Mount Elementary School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $901 (7.7%) $10,748 (92.3%) $11,649
2020 $500 (4.1%) $11,587 (95.9%) $12,086
2021 $1,876 (13.9%) $11,649 (86.1%) $13,525
2022 $1,876 (13.9%) $11,649 (86.1%) $13,525
2023 $2,282 (15.3%) $12,606 (84.7%) $14,888

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

Impact of COVID-19 on High Mount Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1666th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1486th of 2077 Elementary schools
 8.3%
Ranks 738th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 591st of 1367 Middle schools
 11.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (High Mount Elementary School)12.217.2
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (High Mount School District 116)12.217.2
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (High Mount Elementary School)19.520.7
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (High Mount School District 116)19.520.7
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (High Mount Elementary School)28.615
 13.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (High Mount School District 116)28.615
 13.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (High Mount Elementary School)207.5
 12.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (High Mount School District 116)207.5
 12.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (High Mount Elementary School)2613.7
 12.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (High Mount School District 116)2613.7
 12.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (High Mount Elementary School)06.9
 6.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (High Mount School District 116)06.9
 6.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (High Mount Elementary School)2531
 6%
   5th Grade Science (High Mount School District 116)2531
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (High Mount Elementary School)2536.6
 11.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (High Mount School District 116)2536.6
 11.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (High Mount Elementary School)2.53.3
 0.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (High Mount School District 116)2.53.3
 0.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (High Mount Elementary School)47.854.9
 7.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (High Mount School District 116)47.854.9
 7.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (High Mount Elementary School)23.99.7
 14.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (High Mount School District 116)23.99.7
 14.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (High Mount Elementary School)44.247.4
 3.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (High Mount School District 116)44.247.4
 3.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (High Mount Elementary School)19.221.1
 1.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (High Mount School District 116)19.221.1
 1.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (High Mount Elementary School)3848.7
 10.7%
   8th Grade Science (High Mount School District 116)3848.7
 10.7%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students415327
 21.2%
African American137132
 3.6%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic4326
 39.5%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White181117
 35.4%
Two or More Races5049
 2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.7%72.2%
 1.6%


Schools Near High Mount Elementary School









Frequently Asked Questions about High Mount Elementary School

Students at High Mount Elementary School are 40% African American, 36% White, 15% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic.

High Mount Elementary School ranks 1486th of 2077 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 327 students attended High Mount Elementary School.


Rate High Mount Elementary School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for High Mount Elementary School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education. School Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that school and district boundary data are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 178 milliseconds.