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Highland Elementary School

Public K-5

 9700 Crawford Ave
       Skokie, IL  60076-1106

(847) 676-5001

District: Skokie School District 68

SchoolDigger Rank:
724th of 2,077 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,433 Help


Students who attend Highland Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Old Orchard Junior High School
High:    Niles North High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  325

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
38.2%
White:
32.0%
Hispanic:
14.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.5% Help


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Compare Details Highland Elementary School ranks better than 65.1% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Skokie School District 68. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.26. (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 Highland Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Skokie School District 68. Student population at Highland Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (38.2%), White (32%), Hispanic (14.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Skokie School District 68. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Highland Elementary School is 12.3, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Skokie School District 68! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highland Elementary School is $16,433, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Skokie School District 68!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Highland Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Highland Elementary School 724th of 2077 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Highland Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Male students:
Asian students:
Hispanic students:
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Skokie School District 68:

SchoolDigger ranks Skokie School District 68 382nd 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 63.12 906th 2020 55.1%
2004 69.10 722nd 2030 64.4%
2005 69.26 693rd 2022 65.7%
2006 55.98 1171st 2086 43.9%
2007 68.03 780th 2095 62.8%
2008 58.95 1073rd 2092 48.7%
2009 59.32 1064th 2120 49.8%
2010 58.76 1085th 2139 49.3%
2011 59.29 1059th 2147 50.7%
2012 66.81 841st 2166 61.2%
2013 80.52 395th 2167 81.8%
2014 73.80 534th 2093 74.5%
2015 60.65 705th 2052 65.6%
2016 62.78 680th 2046 66.8%
2017 64.22 664th 2044 67.5%
2018 65.07 646th 2037 68.3%
2019 57.20 839th 2086 59.8%
2021 39.64 1058th 1948 45.7%
2022 56.80 803rd 2082 61.4%
2023 61.26 724th 2077 65.1%
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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 44.90 357th 718 50.3%
2019 44.09 387th 743 47.9%
2021 22.28 530th 537 1.3%
2022 43.78 379th 768 50.7%
2023 43.40 386th 788 51.0%
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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
2023 49.41 462nd 1156 60.0%
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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 56.72 634th 1765 64.1%
2019 56.51 642nd 1816 64.6%
2021 58.01 456th 1514 69.9%
2022 68.03 364th 1763 79.4%
2023 58.92 594th 1808 67.1%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

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 57.95 752nd 1964 61.7%
2019 57.38 797th 2019 60.5%
2021 39.30 939th 1680 44.1%
2022 61.96 664th 1970 66.3%
2023 64.15 614th 1957 68.6%
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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 49.54 339th 907 62.6%
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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 71.11 491st 1972 75.1%
2019 52.76 857th 2019 57.6%
2021 32.74 1073rd 1707 37.1%
2022 50.11 876th 1977 55.7%
2023 54.85 793rd 1984 60.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Highland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.83 228th 242 5.8%
2019 5.65 237th 243 2.5%
2022 9.86 215th 226 4.9%
2023 12.74 219th 237 7.6%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Asian Students!

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 65.43 227th 938 75.8%
2019 68.87 192nd 955 79.9%
2022 52.57 384th 954 59.7%
2023 56.93 324th 970 66.6%
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Rank History for White students at Highland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.00 513th 1463 64.9%
2019 51.77 692nd 1462 52.7%
2021 28.63 998th 1308 23.7%
2022 39.39 894th 1425 37.3%
2023 48.50 725th 1419 48.9%
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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 237 8 138 6 n/a n/a n/a 0 389
1989 271 8 159 5 n/a n/a n/a 0 443
1990 191 6 126 4 1 n/a n/a 0 328
1991 206 5 120 7 0 n/a n/a 0 338
1992 196 6 128 7 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1993 189 8 123 9 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1994 189 4 112 8 0 n/a n/a 0 313
1995 188 20 110 12 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1996 188 20 110 12 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1997 186 15 90 14 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1998 219 18 111 23 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1999 224 17 132 21 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2000 214 20 140 29 0 n/a n/a 0 403
2001 227 17 136 29 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2002 202 17 126 29 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2003 202 17 126 29 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2004 179 21 121 29 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2005 181 23 124 20 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2006 164 29 128 30 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2007 144 32 133 35 0 n/a n/a 3 347
2008 136 43 124 25 0 n/a n/a 7 335
2009 140 44 156 34 0 n/a n/a 23 397
2010 115 42 148 30 0 n/a n/a 26 361
2011 128 42 139 62 0 0 14 0 385
2012 118 31 119 61 0 1 9 0 339
2013 131 37 115 58 0 1 11 0 353
2014 133 35 127 76 0 1 10 0 382
2015 135 32 138 72 0 0 12 0 389
2016 140 35 132 67 0 0 14 0 388
2017 144 28 148 61 0 0 17 0 398
2018 133 26 143 65 0 0 21 0 388
2019 143 23 155 63 1 1 16 0 402
2020 138 30 159 63 1 0 22 0 413
2021 131 35 142 51 0 0 21 0 380
2022 126 36 123 53 0 0 22 0 360
2023 104 32 124 46 0 0 19 0 325

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 389 18.0 21.6 n/a
1989 443 17.4 25.4 n/a
1990 328 21.2 15.4 n/a
1991 338 21.2 15.9 n/a
1992 337 20.7 16.2 n/a
1993 329 19.7 16.7 n/a
1994 313 18.1 17.3 n/a
1995 330 16.4 20.1 n/a
1996 330 16.4 20.1 n/a
1997 305 16.3 18.7 n/a
1998 371 22.0 16.9 n/a
1999 394 23.1 17.1 n/a
2000 403 22.6 17.8 n/a
2001 409 23.1 17.7 n/a
2002 374 23.2 16.1 15.5
2003 374 23.2 16.1 15.5
2004 350 22.6 15.5 19.4
2005 348 24.1 14.4 23.3
2006 351 23.1 15.2 32.8
2007 347 21.0 16.5 30.5
2008 335 21.0 16.0 31.4
2009 397 23.6 16.8 38.8
2010 361 24.7 14.6 46
2011 385 28.1 13.6 48.1
2012 339 26.6 12.7 46.6
2013 353 30.3 11.6 49.6
2014 382 28.4 13.4 51
2015 389 30.0 12.9 49.4
2016 388 30.0 12.9 45.9
2017 398 29.0 13.7 48.2
2018 388 29.8 12.9 50
2019 402 28.6 14.0 51.5
2020 413 28.7 14.3 50.4
2021 380 n/a n/a n/a
2022 360 27.3 13.1 46.4
2023 325 26.2 12.3 46.5

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 389 18.0 21.6 n/a
1989 443 17.4 25.4 n/a
1990 328 21.2 15.4 n/a
1991 338 21.2 15.9 n/a
1992 337 20.7 16.2 n/a
1993 329 19.7 16.7 n/a
1994 313 18.1 17.3 n/a
1995 330 16.4 20.1 n/a
1996 330 16.4 20.1 n/a
1997 305 16.3 18.7 n/a
1998 371 22.0 16.9 n/a
1999 394 23.1 17.1 n/a
2000 403 22.6 17.8 n/a
2001 409 23.1 17.7 n/a
2002 374 23.2 16.1 15.5
2003 374 23.2 16.1 15.5
2004 350 22.6 15.5 19.4
2005 348 24.1 14.4 23.3
2006 351 23.1 15.2 32.8
2007 347 21.0 16.5 30.5
2008 335 21.0 16.0 31.4
2009 397 23.6 16.8 38.8
2010 361 24.7 14.6 46
2011 385 28.1 13.6 48.1
2012 339 26.6 12.7 46.6
2013 353 30.3 11.6 49.6
2014 382 28.4 13.4 51
2015 389 30.0 12.9 49.4
2016 388 30.0 12.9 45.9
2017 398 29.0 13.7 48.2
2018 388 29.8 12.9 50
2019 402 28.6 14.0 51.5
2020 413 28.7 14.3 50.4
2021 380 n/a n/a n/a
2022 360 27.3 13.1 46.4
2023 325 26.2 12.3 46.5

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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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaVaricellaDTPHepatitis B
201599.7%99.0%99.0%99.0%97.7%99.5%
201696.4%96.4%96.4%96.4%96.4%96.4%
201798.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%
201898.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%
201999.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%
202196.7%98.6%98.6%98.6%96.4%96.7%97.5%
202299.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%98.9%99.4%98.3%
202399.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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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 $334 (2.2%) $14,973 (97.8%) $15,307
2020 $197 (1.1%) $18,168 (98.9%) $18,365
2021 $632 (3.5%) $17,388 (96.5%) $18,021
2022 $632 (3.5%) $17,388 (96.5%) $18,021
2023 $840 (5.1%) $15,593 (94.9%) $16,433

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 839th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 724th of 2077 Elementary schools
 5.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Highland Elementary School)21.928.6
 6.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Skokie School District 68)24.526.2
 1.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Highland Elementary School)32.841.1
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Skokie School District 68)34.938.9
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Highland Elementary School)51.640.5
 11.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Skokie School District 68)46.134.3
 11.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Highland Elementary School)37.537.6
 0.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Skokie School District 68)34.334.3
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Highland Elementary School)46.344.4
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Skokie School District 68)38.238.6
 0.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Highland Elementary School)28.416.7
 11.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Skokie School District 68)24.623.5
 1.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Highland Elementary School)66.756.6
 10.1%
   5th Grade Science (Skokie School District 68)64.458.1
 6.3%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students402325
 19.2%
African American2332
 39.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian155124
 20%
Hispanic6346
 27%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White143104
 27.3%
Two or More Races1619
 18.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.5%46.5%
 5%

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Students at Highland Elementary School are 38% Asian, 32% White, 14% Hispanic, 10% African American, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 325 students attended Highland Elementary School.

Highland Elementary School ranks 724th of 2077 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Old Orchard Junior High School
High : Niles North High School


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