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.
284
Total Students
21.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White30
Hispanic48
Black195
Two or More11
  • Black
    195 (68.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    48 (16.9 %)
  • White
    30 (10.6 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten46
Grade 139
Grade 251
Grade 347
Grade 453
Grade 548
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female14852.1%
Male13647.9%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)