HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the COLLIER school district, located in IMMOKALEE, FL with about 642 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 50 teachers, HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Immokalee, Florida, operating as part of the Collier County Public Schools district. Serving a diverse community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for students in the elementary grades, emphasizing academic growth, literacy, and social-emotional development. As a cornerstone of the Immokalee area, the school works closely with local families to ensure that students are prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.
The school is committed to the mission of the Collier County School District, which prioritizes high standards for student achievement and a supportive learning environment. By utilizing the resources provided by the district, Highlands Elementary implements curriculum standards designed to meet the unique needs of its student population. For more information regarding specific school programs, district news, or enrollment details, parents and community members can visit their official page on the [Collier County Public Schools website](http://www.CollierSchools.com).
For more information, contact HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (239) 377-7100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
IMMOKALEE, FL 34142-2940
(239) 377-7100
http://www.CollierSchools.com
HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in IMMOKALEE, FL with about 642 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- COLLIER
- Total Students:
- 642
- Teachers:
- 50
- 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
- Title I schoolwide 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 642 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 91% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 91.3%
- Black or African American
- 4.4%
- White
- 3.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.3%
- Male
- 53.7%
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.