- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Skokie, IL
Highland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Highland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173645003757
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Skokie · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 316
- students enrolled
Highland Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Skokie, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Highland Elementary School held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 173645003757 · Skokie, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 12.2:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Old Orchard Jr High School (711 students)
Highland Elementary School held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Highland Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Old Orchard Jr
Old Orchard Jr High School
711 students
- Devonshire Ele
Devonshire Elem School
417 students
- Jane Stenson S
Jane Stenson School
365 students
- This school
Highland Elementary School
316 students
What this shows Highland Elementary School reports 316 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Elementary School compares
Highland Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in Illinois - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$24,120
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 29.7%
Asian 29.4%
African American 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 11.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 29.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.1, Highland Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Skokie Sd 68 reports $24,120 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Orchard Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Devonshire Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jane Stenson School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Skokie
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Fairview South Elementary School
Standard public school
718 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
John Middleton Elem School
Standard public school
521 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Devonshire Elem School
Standard public school
417 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Jane Stenson School
Standard public school
365 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies
Standard public school
254 students 7.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~316 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Elementary School
How many students attend Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has 316 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Skokie, IL. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 329 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Highland Elementary School is White at 29.7% of enrollment, in Skokie, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Highland Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Skokie?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Skokie, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Skokie on the city page.
What other schools are in Skokie Sd 68?
Besides Highland Elementary School, Skokie Sd 68 also operates Old Orchard Jr High School (711 students), Devonshire Elem School (417 students), and Jane Stenson School (365 students). See the Skokie Sd 68 district page for the complete list.