Highland Elementary School serves 381 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Attendance Zone: Highland Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Stillman Valley school district, covering approximately 125.2 square miles. Typically, it takes 10-15 minutes to drive to the school, with an average distance of 6.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 12.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Highland Elementary School's student population of 381 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
381 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Highland Elementary School is 0.34, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
13%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
80%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.5%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Highland Elementary School?
381 students attend Highland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Highland Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Highland Elementary School offer ?
Highland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Highland Elementary School part of?
Highland Elementary School is part of Meridian CUSD 223 School District.
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