D−
Highland Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–6
190 N Melrose Ave, Elgin, IL 60123 · (847) 888-5280 · Part of School District U-46
Students
616
Students per teacher
16:1
Free or reduced lunch
77%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–6
What stands out about Highland Elem School
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 23 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 28 pts below the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts2.5%
State average 30.7%
Location
Directions ↗
190 N Melrose Ave, Elgin
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K47
Kindergarten64
Grade 188
Grade 269
Grade 398
Grade 485
Grade 583
Grade 682
Enrollment over time
587’20
594’21
630’22
625’23
616’24
Up 4.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 78%Black 9%White 6%Two or more races 4%American Indian/Alaska Native 2%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.