HIGHCREST SCHOOL
Highcrest School is a public elementary school that is part of the Wethersfield School District school district, located in Wethersfield, CT with about 444 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 27 teachers, Highcrest 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.
Highcrest School, located at 95 Highcrest Road in Wethersfield, Connecticut, is an elementary school serving students in the local community. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By integrating traditional curriculum standards with a variety of enrichment opportunities, the school aims to provide a well-rounded foundation for its young learners as they progress through their formative years.
Beyond its academic offerings, Highcrest School functions as a central community hub, prioritizing strong partnerships between faculty, staff, parents, and students. The school environment is structured to encourage social-emotional development, ensuring that students feel safe and motivated to explore their interests. Through its ongoing commitment to inclusive educational practices and effective communication with families, Highcrest strives to prepare its students for success both within the classroom and in their future educational pursuits.
For more information, contact Highcrest School at (860) 571-8380 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wethersfield, CT 06109-4030
(860) 571-8380
HIGHCREST SCHOOL is a public school in Wethersfield, CT with about 444 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wethersfield School District
- Total Students:
- 444
- Teachers:
- 27
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 444 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HIGHCREST SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 75.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 16.2%
- Two or more races
- 3.2%
- Asian
- 2.7%
- Black or African American
- 2.7%
- Female
- 52.0%
- Male
- 48.0%
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.