Enrollment
381
Elementary
DISTRICT 354 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MERIDIAN CUSD 223·NCES 172569002779
Highland Elementary School
410 S Hickory St, Stillman Valley, IL 61084 · (815) 645-2230 · Ogle County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL381 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.4:1
28 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.4:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
34%
129 students
DISTRICT 31% · STATE 56%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 54 | 14% |
| Kindergarten | 108 | 28% |
| Grade 1 | 102 | 27% |
| Grade 2 | 117 | 31% |
Student demographics
34%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 31% · STATE 69% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Highland Elementary School→Monroe Center Grade School→Meridian Jr High School→Stillman Valley High School
Based on grade levels within Meridian CUSD 223. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Highland Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Elementary School this school | 381 | 33.9% | N/A |
| Johnsburg Elementary School Johnsburg | 386 | 34.7% | 43.8% |
| Coal City Early Childhood Center Coal City | 437 | 34.3% | N/A |
| Peotone Elementary School Peotone | 340 | 32.6% | 48.8% |
| Unity West Tolono | 399 | 33.1% | 58.7% |
| Kinnikinnick School Roscoe | 350 | 30.6% | 58.5% |
Matched among Illinois elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Highland Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Illinois | In Ogle County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 381 | #1,097 of 2,419 | #4 of 12 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.4:1 | #1,048 of 2,035 | #4 of 9 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 33.5% | #1,318 of 2,042 | #4 of 9 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 33.9% | #1,704 of 2,132 | #7 of 9 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +10.8% | #257 of 615 | #4 of 7 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
381
+80 (+27%) vs 2020
+9% since 1990-91, when it was 348
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 381 | 28.4 | 13.4:1 | 34% (129) |
| 2023-24 | 377 | 23.2 | 16.3:1 | 35% (131) |
| 2022-23 | 361 | 24.1 | 15.0:1 | 29% (104) |
| 2020-21 | 301 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 344 | 19.2 | 18.0:1 | 25% (86) |
| 2015-16 | 341 | 18 | 18.9:1 | 35% (119) |
| 2010-11 | 420 | 20 | 21.0:1 | 18% (74) |
| 2000-01 | 445 | 24 | 18.5:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 348 | 19 | 18.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Highland Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 11% (344 to 381); teachers up 48% (19.2 to 28.4).
About Highland Elementary School
Highland Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school with an address in Stillman Valley, Illinois. There are 381 students enrolled, covering pre-K through 2.
Meridian CUSD 223, which runs Highland Elementary School, has 4 schools and 1,469 students.
By race and ethnicity, Highland Elementary School is 80% White. The remaining shares are 13% Hispanic and 5% multiracial. A diversity index of 34% means there is a 34% chance two randomly chosen students at Highland Elementary School are from different groups.
The school lists 28.4 full-time-equivalent teachers and a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in Illinois is similar, at 13.9:1. Free or reduced-price lunch covers 34% of the student body.
In the wider Ogle County area, median household income comes to about $82,132, roughly 24% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Ogle County's 26 public schools enroll about 8,269 students and include Highland Elementary School.
Stillman Valley High School is about 0.2 miles away, making it the nearest public school. Other public schools within five miles number 5.
Locale: Rural: Fringe. In NCES terms, the school is in rural territory close to an urban area.
Enrollment rose 27% over 4 years, reaching 381 in 2024-25.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies at Highland Elementary School. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Ogle County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
51,495
Census ACS
Median income
$82,132
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
26
8,269 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Meridian CUSD 223
- Stillman Valley High SchoolHigh · 433 students
- Meridian Jr High SchoolMiddle · 328 students
- Monroe Center Grade SchoolElementary · 327 students
Other schools in Stillman Valley
- Stillman Valley High SchoolHigh · 433 students
- Meridian Jr High SchoolMiddle · 328 students
Other Highland Elementary schools
55 other US public schools in 26 states are named Highland Elementary. Highland Elementary School is the 32nd largest of the 56.
- Highland Elementary SchoolElgin, IL · 616 students
- Highland Elementary SchoolHighland, IL · 504 students
- Highland Elementary SchoolDowners Grove, IL · 352 students
- Highland Elementary SchoolSkokie, IL · 316 students
- HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLAKE WORTH, FL · 976 students
Nearby schools
- Stillman Valley High School0.2 mi · 433
- Meridian Jr High School0.4 mi · 328
- Mary Morgan Elementary School4.7 mi · 631
- Byron High School 9-124.7 mi · 464
- Byron Middle School4.9 mi · 366
- Kings Elementary School8.0 mi · 81
Frequently asked questions
About Highland Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School enrolls approximately 381 students in grades PK-02.
Is Highland Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Highland Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many teachers does Highland Elementary School have?
Highland Elementary School employs 28 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.4:1.
How diverse is Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School reports a student body of 80% White, 13% Hispanic, 2% Black, 5% Two or more.
Is Highland Elementary School public or private?
Highland Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Meridian CUSD 223.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.