Harriet Gifford Elem School

460 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Harriet Gifford Elementary School, located at 240 S. Clifton Ave in Elgin, Illinois, is a public school serving the Elgin Area School District U-46. As a cornerstone of its local neighborhood, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for its diverse student body. The curriculum emphasizes core academic foundations while encouraging the social and emotional development of students, aiming to prepare them for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is recognized for its commitment to community engagement and student-centered instruction. By leveraging the resources of the U-46 district, Harriet Gifford provides various support services and extracurricular opportunities designed to meet the unique needs of its population. Through a blend of traditional classroom instruction and a focus on collaborative learning, the school strives to create a positive educational experience that reflects the vibrant, multicultural spirit of the Elgin community.

460

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harriet Gifford Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	325
Black	98
Asian	4
Two or More	10
American Indian	2

Hispanic
325 (70.7%)
Black
98 (21.3%)
White
21 (4.6%)
Two or More
10 (2.2%)
Asian
4 (0.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SD U-46
Phone:	(847)888-5195
Website:	http://schools.u-46.org/harrietgifford
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 69

Grade 6 53

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Harriet Gifford Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	61
Grade 1	58
Grade 2	66
Grade 3	54
Grade 4	59
Grade 5	69
Grade 6	53

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Harriet Gifford Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	217	47.2%
Male	243	52.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)