Highland Elem School
#2154 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#48130 of 50,301 nationally
About Highland Elem School
Highland Elem School is a public elementary located in Elgin, in the Sd U-46 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 616 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 13.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2154th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (34th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (1th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 616.
There are 26 schools in Elgin; Highland Elem School ranks 22nd of 25 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)9%
- Reading proficiency (30%)10%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)77.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Highland Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 10%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 9%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Highland Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kimball Middle School
Elgin · Public middle · Grades 7–8
501 students · 622 m away
Larkin High School
Elgin · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,174 students · 712 m away
Abbott Middle School
Elgin · Public middle · Grades 7–8
551 students · 866 m away
Washington Elem School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
446 students · 992 m away
Harriet Gifford Elem School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
460 students · 1.2 km away
Illinois Park Elem School
Elgin · Public other · Grades PK–PK
0 students · 1.2 km away
Creekside Elem
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
469 students · 1.7 km away
Hillcrest Elem School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
509 students · 1.7 km away
Lowrie Elem School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades K–6
397 students · 2.4 km away
McKinley Elem School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades K–6
395 students · 2.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Marsh Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
616 students
McKay Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
616 students
Inter-American Elem Magnet School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
616 students
Prairie View Grade School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
615 students
Oriole Park Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
617 students
Aux Sable
Minooka · Public elementary · Grades K–4
617 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Highland Elem School a good school?
Highland Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 13.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2154 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Highland Elem School rank in Illinois?
Highland Elem School ranks #2154 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #48130 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Highland Elem School?
Highland Elem School had 616 students in 2025.
Is Highland Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Highland Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Highland Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Highland Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.