HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Highlands Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Dothan City school district, located in Dothan, AL with about 502 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 26 teachers, Highlands Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Highlands Elementary School is a public school located in Dothan, Alabama, serving students within the Dothan City Schools district. Situated on South Brannon Stand Road, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to its elementary-age population, emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. As part of a larger city school system, Highlands Elementary operates with the goal of preparing its students for success as they transition to middle school, offering a structured environment that encourages both academic achievement and community engagement.

Beyond its core curriculum, Highlands Elementary is integrated into the broader Dothan community, reflecting the values and standards of the Dothan City Schools district. The school typically fosters a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and administrators to support student growth. Families looking for detailed information regarding current school events, calendar dates, or specific academic resources can access the official district website or the school’s dedicated page at http://www.dothan.k12.al.us/hig.

For more information, contact Highlands Elementary School at (334) 794-1459 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1400 S Brannon Stand Rd
Dothan, AL 36305
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HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Dothan, AL with about 502 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Dothan City
Total Students:
502
Teachers:
26
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 502 students

White
66.5%
Black or African American
20.9%
Hispanic/Latino
8.2%
Asian
3.6%
Two or more races
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
52.2%
Male
47.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.