At a glance
Reported students
504
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
77th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
524
Highland Elementary School: 504 reported students.
State peer staffing position
72nd percentile
14.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 516
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.1:1
What the reported data says about Highland Elementary School
Highland Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in Highland. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Highland CUSD 5. NCES reports 504 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 77th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, close to the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (91.7%) and multiracial (3.8%). English learners represent 0.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Highland Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 35 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White91.7%
- Hispanic3%
- Black0.4%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Highland CUSD 5
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Highland Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
544 reported students
Alhambra Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
156 reported students
Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch
Elementary · Grades 04–05
66 reported students
Highland Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
616 reported students
Highland High School
High · Grades 09–12
844 reported students
Public schools near Highland Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Primary School Elementary · Highland CUSD 5 | PK–02 | 544 | 0.7 mi |
| St Jacob Elem School Elementary · Triad CUSD 2 | PK–05 | 262 | 5.5 mi |
| Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch Elementary · Highland CUSD 5 | 04–05 | 66 | 6.8 mi |
| St Rose Elem School Elementary · St Rose SD 14-15 | PK–08 | 167 | 7.1 mi |
| Marine Elem School Elementary · Triad CUSD 2 | KG–05 | 141 | 7.2 mi |
| Trenton Elem School Elementary · Wesclin CUSD 3 | PK–03 | 207 | 8.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Highland Elementary School
What grades does Highland Elementary School serve?
Highland Elementary School reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Highland CUSD 5.
How many students attend Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School reported 504 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 77th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 516 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Highland Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 504 students and 35 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Highland Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Highland Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Highland CUSD 5 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Highland Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
31% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Highland Elementary School in?
Highland Elementary School is part of Highland CUSD 5, based in Highland, IL, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Highland Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Highland Primary School (0.7 mi), St Jacob Elem School (5.5 mi), Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch (6.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.