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 (26-27)
- 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
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
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
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
16%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
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)15.5%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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
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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