At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 373
616
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
77%+23.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level
Overview
Highland Elem School is a public primary in Elgin, Illinois. The school enrolls 616 students. It is part of the SD U-46 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
77% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictSD U-46
County17089
CityElgin
ZIP60123
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171371001680
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment616
White6.3%
Hispanic / Latino77.9%
Black / African American9.1%
Asian0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
6.3%
Hispanic
77.9%
Black
9.1%
Asian
0.6%
Two+
4.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.