HIGHLAND AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Highland Avenue Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Montgomery County school district, located in Montgomery, AL with about 438 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Highland Avenue Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Highland Avenue Elementary School is a public school serving the Montgomery, Alabama, community. As part of the Montgomery Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to providing foundational education for students in the primary grades, emphasizing academic development and personal growth within a supportive environment. The school follows the district's broader mission to equip students with the necessary skills to succeed as they transition into middle school and beyond.

Located at 2024 Highland Avenue, the school serves as a central hub for its neighborhood, fostering community engagement and parent involvement. Through its website and administrative operations, the school aims to keep families informed and involved in their children's education. By focusing on core curriculum standards and cultivating a positive learning culture, Highland Avenue Elementary strives to prepare its student body for future academic challenges while maintaining a strong commitment to the Montgomery community.

For more information, contact Highland Avenue Elementary School at (334) 269-3690 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2024 Highland Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36107-2698
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HIGHLAND AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Montgomery, AL with about 438 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Montgomery County
Total Students:
438
Teachers:
26
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide 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 438 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HIGHLAND AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 85% of the student body.

Black or African American
85.2%
Hispanic/Latino
12.1%
White
2.5%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
46.1%
Male
53.9%

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.