Serving 555 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Highlands Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 555 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 1% in IL)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Highlands Elementary School is 0.36, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Highlands Elementary School?
555 students attend Highlands Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Highlands Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highlands Elementary School?
Highlands Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Highlands Elementary School offer ?
Highlands Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Highlands Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 555 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
