Harriet Gifford Elem School
Public
Elementary Grades PK–6
Part of SD U-46
240 S Clifton Ave, Elgin, IL 60123 · (847) 888-5195
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Academic performance
Math proficiency2.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts2.5%
State average 30.7%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
460Students enrolled
16:1Student–teacher ratio
79%Free / reduced lunch
CitySetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K40
Kindergarten61
Grade 158
Grade 266
Grade 354
Grade 459
Grade 569
Grade 653
Students
Hispanic · 71%325
Black · 21%98
White · 5%21
Two or more races · 2%10
Asian · 1%4
American Indian/Alaska Native · 0%2
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
455’20
439’21
461’22
437’23
460’24
Location
240 S Clifton Ave Elgin
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.