Highland Mid-elementary School serves 526 students in grades 2-4.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-4
Total Students
526 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
1%
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
97%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
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 Mid-elementary School?
526 students attend Highland Mid-elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Highland Mid-elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Mid-elementary School?
Highland Mid-elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Highland Mid-elementary School offer ?
Highland Mid-elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-4
What school district is Highland Mid-elementary School part of?
Highland Mid-elementary School is part of Highland Community Unit School District 5.
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