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Harriet Gifford Elem School
Elgin, Illinois · Grades PreK to 6 · Sd U-46
Public school
About Harriet Gifford Elem School
Harriet Gifford Elem School is a public school in Elgin, Illinois, serving pre-K through grade 6. Enrollment was 460 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Elgin. There are about 16.1 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (28.5 teachers in all). Within 5 miles there are 54 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Federal locale data places it in a midsize city, in Kane County. It is one of 53 schools in Sd U-46.
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School facts
| Address | 240 S Clifton Ave, Elgin, IL 60123 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (847) 888-5195 |
| School district | Sd U-46 |
| Grades | PreK to 6 |
| Students (2024-25) | 460 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 28.5 |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 |
| Charter school | No |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | City, midsize, Kane County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 171371001676). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
Larkin High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Elgin · 0.4 miAbbott Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 7 to 8Elgin · 0.5 miWashington Elem SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6Elgin · 0.7 miHighland Elem SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6Elgin · 0.7 miSt Thomas More Elementary SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Elgin · 0.9 miKimball Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 7 to 8Elgin · 1.1 miHillcrest Elem SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6Elgin · 1.1 miSt Edward Central Catholic High SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades 9 to 12Elgin · 1.1 mi
The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.
Frequently asked questions
What grades does Harriet Gifford Elem School serve?
Harriet Gifford Elem School serves pre-K through grade 6.
How many students attend Harriet Gifford Elem School?
Harriet Gifford Elem School reported 460 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harriet Gifford Elem School?
About 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 460 students and 28.5 teachers in federal data.
Is Harriet Gifford Elem School a public or charter school?
Harriet Gifford Elem School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is Harriet Gifford Elem School in?
Harriet Gifford Elem School is part of Sd U-46. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/sd-u-46/
Where is Harriet Gifford Elem School located?
Harriet Gifford Elem School is at 240 S Clifton Ave, Elgin, IL 60123. The phone number is (847) 888-5195.
How many other schools are near Harriet Gifford Elem School?
There are 54 other schools within 5 miles of Harriet Gifford Elem School in our directory.
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