Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School
284 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Highlands Elementary School, located in the historic Highlands neighborhood of Wilmington, Delaware, is a community-focused public school serving students in grades K-5. As part of the Red Clay Consolidated School District, the school is known for its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core subjects while fostering the social and emotional development of its diverse student body. The school’s location in a residential area makes it a central hub for local families, promoting a tight-knit atmosphere that encourages parental involvement and community collaboration.
Academically, Highlands Elementary strives to prepare its students for future success by integrating technology and innovative instructional strategies into the classroom. The school focuses on building strong foundational skills in literacy and mathematics, complemented by enrichment programs that aim to cultivate critical thinking and creativity. By maintaining high expectations and providing a supportive learning environment, Highlands Elementary works to ensure that all students have the tools necessary to thrive both within the classroom and in their subsequent educational endeavors.
Academically, Highlands Elementary strives to prepare its students for future success by integrating technology and innovative instructional strategies into the classroom. The school focuses on building strong foundational skills in literacy and mathematics, complemented by enrichment programs that aim to cultivate critical thinking and creativity. By maintaining high expectations and providing a supportive learning environment, Highlands Elementary works to ensure that all students have the tools necessary to thrive both within the classroom and in their subsequent educational endeavors.
284
Total Students
21.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 30 |
| Hispanic | 48 |
| Black | 195 |
| Two or More | 11 |
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Black195 (68.7 %)
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Hispanic48 (16.9 %)
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White30 (10.6 %)
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Two or More11 (3.9 %)
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: | Red Clay Consolidated School District |
| Phone: | (302)651-2715 |
| Website: | http://redclay.schoolwires.net/highlands |
| Grade Range: | K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 284 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 21.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
46
Grade 1
39
Grade 2
51
Grade 3
47
Grade 4
53
Grade 5
48
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 46 |
| Grade 1 | 39 |
| Grade 2 | 51 |
| Grade 3 | 47 |
| Grade 4 | 53 |
| Grade 5 | 48 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 148 | 52.1% |
| Male | 136 | 47.9% |
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