Huff Elem School

577 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Huff Elementary School, located at 801 Hastings St. in Elgin, Illinois, is a public school serving the local community as part of School District U-46, the second-largest school district in the state. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that caters to a diverse student body. It focuses on foundational academic development, aiming to prepare students for success by emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning, while encouraging active engagement within the classroom.

The school is deeply integrated into the Elgin community, often serving as a hub for neighborhood families. Like many schools in the U-46 district, Huff Elementary prioritizes equity and access, striving to provide resources that address the varied needs of its students. By promoting a culture of collaboration among teachers, staff, and parents, the school works to ensure that every student has the tools and guidance necessary to grow both academically and personally during their formative years.

577

Total Students

31.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Huff Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	498
Black	14
Asian	7
Two or More	13
American Indian	6

Hispanic
498 (86.3%)
White
39 (6.8%)
Black
14 (2.4%)
Two or More
13 (2.3%)
Asian
7 (1.2%)
American Indian
6 (1.0%)

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)888-5285
Website:	http://www.u-46.org/huff
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	577
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
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 42

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 83

Grade 6 79

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Huff Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	42
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	70
Grade 2	75
Grade 3	81
Grade 4	87
Grade 5	83
Grade 6	79

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Huff Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	300	52%
Male	277	48%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)