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Highland Elementary School

Public PK, KG-2

 410 S Hickory St
       Stillman Valley, IL  61084-8803

(815) 645-2230

District: Meridian CUSD 223

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,271 Help


Students who attend Highland Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Meridian Junior High School
High:    Stillman Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  377

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.2%
Hispanic:
11.4%
Two or more races:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.7% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.2%), Hispanic (11.4%), two or more races (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Highland Elementary School is 16.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highland Elementary School is $16,271.
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Highland Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Meridian CUSD 223:

SchoolDigger ranks Meridian CUSD 223 326th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Enrollment information for Highland Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 370 n/a 4 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 375
1990 360 n/a 1 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 363
1991 342 1 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 348
1992 353 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 357
1993 373 1 4 8 2 n/a n/a 0 388
1994 386 0 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 394
1995 414 1 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 429
1996 414 1 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 429
1997 437 2 2 15 1 n/a n/a 0 457
1998 441 5 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1999 442 3 2 10 2 n/a n/a 0 459
2000 456 3 0 11 1 n/a n/a 0 471
2001 430 4 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 445
2002 319 7 1 11 1 n/a n/a 0 339
2003 319 7 1 11 1 n/a n/a 0 339
2004 336 0 1 16 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2005 325 3 1 20 0 n/a n/a 7 356
2006 363 3 0 25 1 n/a n/a 10 402
2007 363 2 0 32 0 n/a n/a 16 413
2008 373 5 1 25 2 n/a n/a 17 423
2009 376 4 5 32 2 n/a n/a 14 433
2010 353 3 6 38 2 n/a n/a 11 413
2011 363 2 6 43 1 0 5 0 420
2012 319 3 3 64 0 1 14 0 404
2013 304 3 2 60 0 1 11 0 381
2014 308 2 2 56 1 1 19 0 389
2015 289 5 1 55 2 1 21 0 374
2016 278 2 0 40 1 2 18 0 341
2017 276 0 1 36 1 1 15 0 330
2018 291 2 1 39 0 0 11 0 344
2019 297 3 0 35 1 0 6 0 342
2020 298 7 1 45 2 0 6 0 359
2021 244 4 0 46 1 0 6 0 301
2022 286 5 0 41 0 0 9 0 341
2023 302 4 0 43 0 0 12 0 361
2024 306 5 0 43 0 0 23 0 377

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 Highland Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 375 17.0 22.0 n/a
1990 363 19.5 18.6 n/a
1991 348 19.0 18.3 n/a
1992 357 19.0 18.7 n/a
1993 388 18.0 21.6 n/a
1994 394 18.0 21.9 n/a
1995 429 18.8 22.8 n/a
1996 429 18.8 22.8 n/a
1997 457 20.0 22.9 n/a
1998 455 22.5 20.2 n/a
1999 459 22.9 20.0 n/a
2000 471 23.8 19.8 n/a
2001 445 24.8 17.9 n/a
2002 339 19.0 17.8 8.3
2003 339 19.0 17.8 8.3
2004 353 18.0 19.6 7.6
2005 356 18.7 19.0 15.2
2006 402 20.7 19.4 13.8
2007 413 22.0 18.8 10.6
2008 423 18.0 23.5 12.8
2009 433 24.1 18.0 14.8
2010 413 23.0 17.9 14.9
2011 420 20.0 20.9 17.6
2012 404 21.6 18.7 32.4
2013 381 39.2 9.7 32.3
2014 389 20.5 18.9 34.7
2015 374 21.0 17.8 40.1
2016 341 18.0 18.9 34.9
2017 330 21.1 15.6 31.5
2018 344 19.1 17.9 25
2019 342 23.1 14.7 23.1
2020 359 23.2 15.4 21.2
2021 301 n/a n/a n/a
2022 341 24.0 14.2 24.3
2023 361 24.0 14.9 28.8
2024 377 23.1 16.2 34.7

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 Highland Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 375 17.0 22.0 n/a
1990 363 19.5 18.6 n/a
1991 348 19.0 18.3 n/a
1992 357 19.0 18.7 n/a
1993 388 18.0 21.6 n/a
1994 394 18.0 21.9 n/a
1995 429 18.8 22.8 n/a
1996 429 18.8 22.8 n/a
1997 457 20.0 22.9 n/a
1998 455 22.5 20.2 n/a
1999 459 22.9 20.0 n/a
2000 471 23.8 19.8 n/a
2001 445 24.8 17.9 n/a
2002 339 19.0 17.8 8.3
2003 339 19.0 17.8 8.3
2004 353 18.0 19.6 7.6
2005 356 18.7 19.0 15.2
2006 402 20.7 19.4 13.8
2007 413 22.0 18.8 10.6
2008 423 18.0 23.5 12.8
2009 433 24.1 18.0 14.8
2010 413 23.0 17.9 14.9
2011 420 20.0 20.9 17.6
2012 404 21.6 18.7 32.4
2013 381 39.2 9.7 32.3
2014 389 20.5 18.9 34.7
2015 374 21.0 17.8 40.1
2016 341 18.0 18.9 34.9
2017 330 21.1 15.6 31.5
2018 344 19.1 17.9 25
2019 342 23.1 14.7 23.1
2020 359 23.2 15.4 21.2
2021 301 n/a n/a n/a
2022 341 24.0 14.2 24.3
2023 361 24.0 14.9 28.8
2024 377 23.1 16.2 34.7

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

Highland Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal
201598.7%98.1%98.1%98.1%14.6%98.7%98.7%14.6%
201698.8%97.7%97.7%97.7%14.1%98.2%98.8%14.1%
201798.2%97.3%97.3%97.3%13.7%97.6%97.9%13.7%
201898.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%13.0%98.0%98.3%13.0%
201997.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%12.4%97.7%97.4%12.4%
202198.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%
202297.4%97.4%97.4%97.4%98.0%97.4%97.4%9.4%
202395.3%95.3%95.3%95.3%97.0%95.3%95.3%11.9%
202495.3%95.0%95.0%95.0%96.3%95.0%95.3%14.1%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Highland Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $10,200 (100.0%) $10,200
2020 $512 (4.4%) $11,220 (95.6%) $11,732
2021 $908 (6.5%) $12,976 (93.5%) $13,884
2022 $908 (6.5%) $12,976 (93.5%) $13,884
2023 $2,205 (14.2%) $13,339 (85.8%) $15,544
2024 $720 (4.4%) $15,551 (95.6%) $16,271

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Highland Elementary School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students342361
 5.6%
African American34
 33.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic3543
 22.9%
Pacific Islander00
White297302
 1.7%
Two or More Races612
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.1%28.8%
 5.7%

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

Middle : Meridian Junior High School
High : Stillman Valley High School

Students at Highland Elementary School are 81% White, 11% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 377 students attended Highland Elementary School.


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