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Highland Elementary School

9700 CRAWFORD AVE, SKOKIE, IL 60076

About Highland Elementary School

Highland Elementary School is a public school located in Skokie, IL, which is in a small city setting. The student population of Highland Elementary School is 329 and the school serves K-5. At Highland Elementary School, 32% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 32% scored at or above that level for reading.

The student-teacher ratio is 11:1, which is better than that of the district.

Best Elementary School in Illinois

Famous graduates of Niles North High School, which is close by and sends students to Niles West, include mathematician Mike Byster and actress Nancy Lee Grahn. There are also East Prairie Elementary (38% math proficiency) and Fairview South School (35% math proficiency) nearby.

The average rent for a three-bedroom home in Skokie is around $2,900 per month, making it a great option for families.

Highland Elementary School Contact Information

Address

9700 CRAWFORD AVE, SKOKIE, IL 60076

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Phone

(847) 676-5001

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 32%
Reading 32%
State average proficiency is 32% in Math and 32% in Reading.
29
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
360
Total Students
$67576
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 175 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Highland Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 a.m. to 2:20 p.m

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 32%
Asian 38.2%
Hispanic 14.2%
Black 9.8%
Two+ Races 5.8%
Native Am. 0%
White
32%
Asian
38.2%
Hispanic
14.2%
Black
9.8%
Two+ Races
5.8%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 360
49.5%
178 Female
50.5%
182 Male

Student Population

360 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Highland Elementary School recently launched its “Hawk Highlights” newsletter, celebrating student achievements and community involvement.

FAQ

Q1. How is parent involvement at Highland?

Ans. Very active, with a supportive PTA and school events.

Q2. Are after-school programs available?

Ans. Yes, including tutoring and enrichment activities.

Q3. What is the school’s mission?

Ans. To inspire learning and build character in every student.

Q4. Are field trips part of learning?

Ans. Yes, students participate in educational field trips.

Q5. Does Highland Elementary have a library?

Ans. Yes, it features a modern library and media center.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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