School Overview
Highlands Elementary School, located at 2500 Barney Ave in Huntsville, Alabama, is a public educational institution serving the local community as part of the Huntsville City Schools district. The school is committed to providing a foundational academic experience for its students, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive learning environment. By leveraging the resources and administrative oversight of the Huntsville City Schools system, Highlands aims to prepare its students for future academic success through structured instruction and community engagement.

As a neighborhood school, Highlands Elementary emphasizes the importance of early childhood development and essential skill-building in a nurturing setting. The school’s affiliation with the Huntsville City Schools district ensures that students have access to district-wide educational initiatives, technology integration, and professional staff dedicated to meeting diverse learning needs. Families looking for more detailed information regarding school-specific programs, extracurricular opportunities, and enrollment procedures can visit the official district website at [www.huntsvillecityschools.org](http://www.huntsvillecityschools.org).
371
Total Students
19.8
Full-Time Teachers
18.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
72.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highlands Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White16
Hispanic44
Black292
Asian5
Two or More14
  • Black
    292 (78.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    44 (11.9 %)
  • White
    16 (4.3 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (3.8 %)
  • Asian
    5 (1.3 %)
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: Huntsville City
Phone: (256)428-7200
Website: http://www.huntsvillecityschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 371
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 267
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 26
Kindergarten 56
Grade 1 65
Grade 2 39
Grade 3 47
Grade 4 52
Grade 5 46
Grade 6 40

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Highlands Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten26
Kindergarten56
Grade 165
Grade 239
Grade 347
Grade 452
Grade 546
Grade 640
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Highlands Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female16644.7%
Male20555.3%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)