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Public School | Grades K-6 | SD U-46

Highland Elementary School is located in Elgin, IL and is one of 40 elementary schools in Sd U-46 School District. It is a public school that serves 542 students in grades K-6.

Highland Elementary School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Illinois in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Highland Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Highland Elementary School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Highland Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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190 North Melrose Ave, Elgin, IL 60123

(847) 888-5280

SD U-46

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 542

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Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Highland Elementary School had 81% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Illinois had 44% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

Hispanic

77%

White

11%

Black

Two or More Races

Asian/Pacific Islander

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SD U-46 District Spending

$9,903Per Pupil

The SD U-46 spends $9,903 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 57% on instruction, 39% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about SD U-46 District

21:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Highland Elementary School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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What is it?

The ISAT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and in grades 4 and 7 in science.

How is it Scored?

Students are rated at one of four levels: academic warning, below standards, meets standards and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.

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