- Enrollment
- 2,665
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elgin, IL
Harriet Gifford Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Harriet Gifford Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171371001676
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harriet Gifford Elem School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools.
- #8 of 14
- schools in Elgin · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 460
- students enrolled
Harriet Gifford Elem School has class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harriet Gifford Elem School ranks #8 of 14 schools in Elgin, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Harriet Gifford Elem School shrank from 461 students in 2022-23 to 437 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 171371001676 · Elgin, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 18.4:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: South Elgin High School (2,665 students)
Harriet Gifford Elem School shrank from 461 students in 2022-23 to 437 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Harriet Gifford Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Elgin Hi
South Elgin High School
2,665 students
- Elgin High Sch
Elgin High School
2,576 students
- Larkin High Sc
Larkin High School
2,174 students
- Bartlett High
Bartlett High School
2,037 students
- Streamwood Hig
Streamwood High School
1,890 students
- This school 460
Harriet Gifford Elem School
460 students
What this shows Harriet Gifford Elem School reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harriet Gifford Elem School compares
Harriet Gifford Elem School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 31% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 92% in Illinois - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,216
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.7%
African American 21.3%
White 4.6%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Harriet Gifford Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Sd U-46 reports $19,216 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harriet Gifford Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Elgin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elgin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Larkin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Streamwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harriet Gifford Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,174
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Elgin
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Country Trails Elem
Standard public school
751 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Lords Park Elem School
Standard public school
655 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Coleman Elem School
Standard public school
641 students 16:1 students per teacher
Highland Elem School
Standard public school
616 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Prairie View Grade School
Standard public school
615 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Huff Elem School
Standard public school
577 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~460 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harriet Gifford Elem School
How many students attend Harriet Gifford Elem School?
Harriet Gifford Elem School has 460 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elgin, IL. CCD year-over-year: 461 (2022-23) → 437 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harriet Gifford Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harriet Gifford Elem School is 18.4:1, which is 31% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harriet Gifford Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Harriet Gifford Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 70.7% of enrollment, in Elgin, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harriet Gifford Elem School?
Harriet Gifford Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harriet Gifford Elem School rank among schools in Elgin?
By Resource Investment Index, Harriet Gifford Elem School ranks #8 of 14 schools in Elgin, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elgin on the city page.
What other schools are in Sd U-46?
Besides Harriet Gifford Elem School, Sd U-46 also operates South Elgin High School (2,665 students), Elgin High School (2,576 students), and Larkin High School (2,174 students). See the Sd U-46 district page for the complete list.