HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the OSCEOLA school district, located in KISSIMMEE, FL with about 877 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 62 teachers, HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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, located at 800 W. Donegan Ave in Kissimmee, Florida, serves as a key educational institution within the School District of Osceola County. As a public elementary school, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that caters to a diverse student body. The school emphasizes academic growth and personal development, providing students with a structured curriculum designed to prepare them for success in their middle school years and beyond.
The school benefits from the resources and oversight of the Osceola County School District, ensuring alignment with state standards and consistent access to educational support services. By maintaining an active connection with the local community, Highlands Elementary strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where teachers, staff, and families work together to support student achievement. Parents and community members can stay informed about school policies, events, and academic resources through the official district website at http://www.osceolaschools.net.
For more information, contact HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (407) 935-3620 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
KISSIMMEE, FL 34741-2214
(407) 935-3620
http://www.osceolaschools.net
HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in KISSIMMEE, FL with about 877 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- OSCEOLA
- Total Students:
- 877
- Teachers:
- 62
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 877 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 81% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 81.2%
- Black or African American
- 8.2%
- White
- 6.7%
- Asian
- 1.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
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.