Harriet Gifford Elementary School

240 S Clifton Ave
Elgin, IL 60123
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Bottom 50%
Serving 461 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Harriet Gifford Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 4% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 461 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Harriet Gifford Elementary School's student population of 461 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
461 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Harriet Gifford Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harriet Gifford Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#3357 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Harriet Gifford Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
≤5%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Harriet Gifford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
4%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Harriet Gifford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
6%
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Hispanic
68%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Harriet Gifford Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
20%
16%
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White
9%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Harriet Gifford Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Harriet Gifford Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Harriet Gifford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Harriet Gifford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harriet Gifford Elementary School's ranking?
Harriet Gifford Elementary School is ranked #3357 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 4% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Harriet Gifford Elementary School?
461 students attend Harriet Gifford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Harriet Gifford Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harriet Gifford Elementary School?
Harriet Gifford Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harriet Gifford Elementary School offer ?
Harriet Gifford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Harriet Gifford Elementary School part of?
Harriet Gifford Elementary School is part of School District U-46.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 461 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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