Serving 460 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 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Harriet Gifford Elementary School serves the west part of Elgin, IL, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive time of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harriet Gifford Elementary School's student population of 460 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
460 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Harriet Gifford Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harriet Gifford Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3299 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
71%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.4%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
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 #3299 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Harriet Gifford Elementary School often compared to?
Harriet Gifford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillcrest Elementary School, Highland Elementary School, Smith Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% 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?
460 students attend Harriet Gifford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Harriet Gifford Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 5% 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 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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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