School Overview
Highland School, located in Wallingford, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in grades kindergarten through second grade. As part of the Wallingford Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a lifelong love of learning. By focusing on the critical early years of education, the school aims to build a strong educational baseline for its young students before they transition to upper elementary levels within the district.

The school prides itself on a community-oriented atmosphere, prioritizing collaboration between educators, students, and families to ensure holistic student growth. Beyond core subjects like literacy and mathematics, Highland School integrates activities that encourage curiosity, character building, and inclusivity. With its central location on Highland Avenue, the school remains a vital pillar of the Wallingford community, consistently striving to provide a safe, nurturing, and high-quality educational experience that prepares its pupils for future academic success.
294
Total Students
23.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland School
Demographic Student Count
White231
Hispanic36
Black1
Asian11
Two or More14
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    231 (78.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    36 (12.2 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (4.8 %)
  • Asian
    11 (3.7 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Wallingford School District
Phone: (203)294-3970
Website: http://www.wallingford.k12.ct.us/our-schools/highland-elementary-school
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 64
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 31
Kindergarten 98
Grade 1 89
Grade 2 76

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Highland School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten31
Kindergarten98
Grade 189
Grade 276
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Highland School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female14047.6%
Male15452.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)