Harriet Gifford Elementary School

240 S Clifton Ave
Elgin, IL 60123
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Bottom 50%
Serving 439 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 439 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Harriet Gifford Elementary School's student population of 439 students has grown by 5% 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
439 students
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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 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harriet Gifford Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
#3437 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
28%
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≤5%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
69%
27%
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Black
21%
17%
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White
8%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.48
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Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #3437 out of 3,663 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 ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Harriet Gifford Elementary School?
439 students attend Harriet Gifford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Harriet Gifford Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 SD U-46 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 439 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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