Harriet Gifford Elem School
Elgin, IL · SD U-46 · Grades K - 6
1,759th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 16%· Stable
Harriet Gifford Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Harriet Gifford Elem School 1,759th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 16% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 15th in 2019 to 16th in 2025.
Harriet Gifford Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Harriet Gifford Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 437 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 70.1% | 69.6% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Black | 17.2% | 20.4% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| White | 9.2% | 7.6% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.8% | 1.6% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Asian | 1.0% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Harriet Gifford Elem School
Typical home value $313K in zip 60123 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Harriet Gifford Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Washington Elem SchoolSD U-46 · 0.7 mi away1,590th of 2,105
ELA 34% · Math 22% - 2Highland Elem SchoolSD U-46 · 0.7 mi away1,758th of 2,105
ELA 24% · Math 22% - 3Hillcrest Elem SchoolSD U-46 · 1.1 mi away1,520th of 2,105
ELA 33% · Math 27% - 1Lowrie Elem SchoolSD U-46 · 1.3 mi away1,975th of 2,105
ELA 19% · Math 12% - 3Creekside ElemSD U-46 · 1.6 mi away1,538th of 2,105
ELA 36% · Math 23% - 7Fox Meadow Elementary SchoolSD U-46 · 1.8 mi away787th of 2,105
ELA 57% · Math 44% - 1Channing Memorial Elem SchoolSD U-46 · 2 mi away1,949th of 2,105
ELA 18% · Math 14% - 2McKinley Elem SchoolSD U-46 · 2.2 mi away1,788th of 2,105
ELA 25% · Math 18%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Harriet Gifford Elem School in?
Harriet Gifford Elem School is part of the SD U-46 district in Elgin, Illinois.
Is Harriet Gifford Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Harriet Gifford Elem School 1,759th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 16% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Harriet Gifford Elem School?
Hispanic 70%, Black 20%, White 8%, Two or more races 2% (437 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Harriet Gifford Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60123 is $313K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.