Highlands Elementary School

Summary:

Highlands Elementary School is a public elementary school located in La Grange Highlands, Illinois, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 555 students. The school is part of the LaGrange Highlands School District 106, which is ranked 22 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Highlands Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Illinois, with a statewide ranking between 24-31 out of over 2,000 schools in recent years. The school's students perform exceptionally well on the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) exams, with 72.5% of all students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 73.2% proficient or better in Mathematics in the 2023-2024 school year, significantly outperforming the state averages of 41.2% and 28.4%, respectively. Highlands Elementary School also excels in serving various student subgroups, ranking in the top 15-62 out of over 1,900 Illinois elementary schools for female and male students, top 24-71 for Hispanic students, and top 17-40 for white students. Additionally, the school's special education students rank in the top 12-52 out of over 1,100 Illinois elementary schools.

While Highlands Elementary School's academic performance is on par with or exceeds that of the nearby high-performing schools, such as Oak Elementary School and Elm Elementary School, which are part of the Hinsdale CCSD 181 district, its spending per student is lower than some of these schools. Additionally, Highlands Elementary School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.9, which is comparable to the nearby schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 5850 Laurel Ave
       La Grange Highlands, IL  60525-7018


(708) 579-6886

District: LaGrange Highlands School District 106

SchoolDigger Rank:
28th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,511 Help


Students who attend Highlands Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Highlands Middle School
High:    Lyons Township High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  555

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.5%
Hispanic:
10.5%
Asian:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  3.6% Help


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Compare Details Highlands Elementary School ranks better than 98.6% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highlands Elementary School is $16,511.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Highlands Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Highlands Elementary School 28th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Highlands Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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LaGrange Highlands School District 106:

SchoolDigger ranks LaGrange Highlands School District 106 22nd of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Highlands Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Highlands Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 87.69 98th 2020 95.1%
2004 88.61 63rd 2030 96.9%
2005 82.36 230th 2022 88.6%
2006 82.08 212th 2086 89.8%
2007 81.74 222nd 2095 89.4%
2008 84.01 181st 2092 91.3%
2009 83.53 194th 2120 90.8%
2010 85.21 139th 2139 93.5%
2011 85.35 133rd 2147 93.8%
2012 82.63 250th 2166 88.5%
2013 87.76 197th 2167 90.9%
2014 89.29 146th 2093 93.0%
2015 87.21 243rd 2052 88.2%
2016 91.76 140th 2046 93.2%
2017 95.11 74th 2044 96.4%
2018 91.39 128th 2037 93.7%
2019 94.04 88th 2086 95.8%
2022 97.61 31st 2082 98.5%
2023 97.93 24th 2077 98.8%
2024 97.90 28th 2067 98.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Highlands Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 91.44 52nd 1194 95.6%
2023 97.52 12th 1156 99.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Highlands Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.17 84th 1964 95.7%
2019 94.27 59th 2019 97.1%
2022 97.17 30th 1970 98.5%
2023 97.38 26th 1957 98.7%
2024 98.37 15th 1942 99.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Highlands Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.73 206th 1972 89.6%
2019 91.39 125th 2019 93.8%
2022 97.08 35th 1977 98.2%
2023 96.21 46th 1984 97.7%
2024 95.88 62nd 1959 96.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Highlands Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.88 14th 938 98.5%
2019 82.43 71st 955 92.6%
2024 94.10 24th 959 97.5%
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Rank History for White students at Highlands Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.78 243rd 1463 83.4%
2019 89.74 72nd 1462 95.1%
2022 93.25 40th 1425 97.2%
2023 95.11 17th 1419 98.8%
2024 95.22 24th 1392 98.3%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Highlands Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 426 7 7 5 2 n/a n/a 0 447
1989 458 6 5 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 471
1990 484 5 9 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 500
1991 498 5 9 6 0 n/a n/a 0 518
1992 516 6 8 10 1 n/a n/a 0 541
1993 557 3 7 12 1 n/a n/a 0 580
1994 548 1 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1995 573 3 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 589
1996 573 3 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 589
1997 583 0 7 7 0 n/a n/a 0 597
1998 598 1 5 11 0 n/a n/a 0 615
1999 550 1 8 7 0 n/a n/a 0 566
2000 588 3 5 15 0 n/a n/a 0 611
2001 551 3 7 19 0 n/a n/a 0 580
2002 550 5 7 13 0 n/a n/a 0 575
2003 550 5 7 13 0 n/a n/a 0 575
2004 531 6 11 21 0 n/a n/a 0 569
2005 538 4 10 30 1 n/a n/a 0 583
2006 511 3 12 30 2 n/a n/a 0 558
2007 511 2 14 30 2 n/a n/a 0 559
2008 508 4 22 33 2 n/a n/a 0 569
2009 521 8 18 28 3 n/a n/a 2 580
2010 518 7 12 30 3 n/a n/a 6 576
2011 490 5 11 37 2 0 7 0 552
2012 472 6 13 48 1 0 8 0 548
2013 448 5 12 55 0 0 7 0 527
2014 456 4 19 59 1 1 8 0 548
2015 430 2 17 69 0 1 8 0 527
2016 428 4 18 71 0 0 6 0 527
2017 381 3 16 60 0 0 10 0 470
2018 407 3 16 58 0 0 14 0 498
2019 430 3 18 64 0 0 16 0 531
2020 430 1 22 74 0 0 18 0 545
2021 425 2 20 65 0 0 23 0 535
2022 449 3 23 60 0 0 25 0 560
2023 441 6 25 58 0 0 25 0 555

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Highlands Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 447 28.5 15.6 n/a
1989 471 28.5 16.5 n/a
1990 500 29.5 16.9 n/a
1991 518 30.0 17.2 n/a
1992 541 32.6 16.5 n/a
1993 580 33.3 17.4 n/a
1994 557 33.0 16.9 n/a
1995 589 32.0 18.4 n/a
1996 589 32.0 18.4 n/a
1997 597 33.0 18.1 n/a
1998 615 34.0 18.1 n/a
1999 566 35.4 16.0 n/a
2000 611 34.5 17.7 n/a
2001 580 35.5 16.3 n/a
2002 575 36.5 15.8 0
2003 575 36.5 15.8 0
2004 569 37.4 15.2 0
2005 583 38.4 15.2 0
2006 558 37.8 14.8 0
2007 559 37.0 15.1 0
2008 569 35.0 16.3 0
2009 580 41.6 13.9 0
2010 576 44.8 12.8 0
2011 552 43.0 12.8 0
2012 548 43.0 12.7 2.2
2013 527 43.8 12.0 4.2
2014 548 41.9 13.0 5.3
2015 527 42.0 12.5 5.7
2016 527 41.0 12.8 6.3
2017 470 37.1 12.6 6.2
2018 498 33.4 14.8 5.6
2019 531 36.1 14.7 4.7
2020 545 38.2 14.2 3.3
2021 535 n/a n/a n/a
2022 560 43.2 12.9 3.6
2023 555 42.7 12.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Highlands Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 447 28.5 15.6 n/a
1989 471 28.5 16.5 n/a
1990 500 29.5 16.9 n/a
1991 518 30.0 17.2 n/a
1992 541 32.6 16.5 n/a
1993 580 33.3 17.4 n/a
1994 557 33.0 16.9 n/a
1995 589 32.0 18.4 n/a
1996 589 32.0 18.4 n/a
1997 597 33.0 18.1 n/a
1998 615 34.0 18.1 n/a
1999 566 35.4 16.0 n/a
2000 611 34.5 17.7 n/a
2001 580 35.5 16.3 n/a
2002 575 36.5 15.8 0
2003 575 36.5 15.8 0
2004 569 37.4 15.2 0
2005 583 38.4 15.2 0
2006 558 37.8 14.8 0
2007 559 37.0 15.1 0
2008 569 35.0 16.3 0
2009 580 41.6 13.9 0
2010 576 44.8 12.8 0
2011 552 43.0 12.8 0
2012 548 43.0 12.7 2.2
2013 527 43.8 12.0 4.2
2014 548 41.9 13.0 5.3
2015 527 42.0 12.5 5.7
2016 527 41.0 12.8 6.3
2017 470 37.1 12.6 6.2
2018 498 33.4 14.8 5.6
2019 531 36.1 14.7 4.7
2020 545 38.2 14.2 3.3
2021 535 n/a n/a n/a
2022 560 43.2 12.9 3.6
2023 555 42.7 12.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Highlands Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal
201598.1%97.9%97.9%97.9%1.2%98.4%97.5%1.4%
201697.2%96.8%96.8%96.8%3.4%97.4%96.5%3.4%
201797.8%97.0%97.0%97.0%6.1%97.6%97.0%6.1%
201896.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%6.8%96.0%96.0%6.8%
201995.9%94.8%94.8%94.8%10.3%95.1%95.5%10.3%
202194.4%94.2%94.2%94.2%94.4%94.2%94.4%8.6%
202295.7%95.1%95.1%95.1%96.0%95.1%95.7%7.9%
202396.2%95.6%95.6%95.6%96.7%95.6%95.8%8.5%
202497.1%96.8%96.8%96.8%97.3%97.1%97.0%10.4%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Highlands Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $215 (1.6%) $13,309 (98.4%) $13,524
2020 $472 (3.2%) $14,254 (96.8%) $14,725
2021 $494 (3.1%) $15,367 (96.9%) $15,860
2022 $494 (3.1%) $15,367 (96.9%) $15,860
2023 $907 (5.9%) $14,360 (94.1%) $15,267
2024 $820 (5.0%) $15,691 (95.0%) $16,511

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Highlands Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 88th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 24th of 2077 Elementary schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Highlands Elementary School)68.763
 5.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (LaGrange Highlands School District 106)68.763
 5.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Highlands Elementary School)74.574
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (LaGrange Highlands School District 106)74.574
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Highlands Elementary School)69.378.5
 9.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (LaGrange Highlands School District 106)69.378.5
 9.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Highlands Elementary School)58.370.6
 12.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (LaGrange Highlands School District 106)58.370.6
 12.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students531555
 4.5%
African American36
 100%
American Indian00
Asian1825
 38.9%
Hispanic6458
 9.4%
Pacific Islander00
White430441
 2.6%
Two or More Races1625
 56.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Highlands Elementary School

Yes! Highlands Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 28th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools.

Students who attend Highlands Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Highlands Middle School
High : Lyons Township High School

Students at Highlands Elementary School are 79% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 555 students attended Highlands Elementary School.


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