HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PALM BEACH school district, located in LAKE WORTH, FL with about 1,203 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 94 teachers, HIGHLAND 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.

HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Lake Worth, Florida, serving the local community within the School District of Palm Beach County. The school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to elementary-aged students, emphasizing the development of essential literacy and numeracy skills in a supportive learning environment. As a neighborhood school, it strives to engage families and foster a sense of community pride while adhering to state educational standards.

The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for middle school through a balance of core academic subjects and supplemental enrichment opportunities. By utilizing resources provided by the district, Highland Elementary aims to address the diverse needs of its student population, promoting both personal growth and academic achievement. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for information regarding student progress, extracurricular activities, and district-wide educational initiatives.

For more information, contact HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (561) 202-0500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

500 HIGHLAND AVE
LAKE WORTH, FL 33460-2855
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HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LAKE WORTH, FL with about 1,203 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
PALM BEACH
Total Students:
1,203
Teachers:
94
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 1,203 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 71% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
70.9%
Black or African American
17.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
6.8%
White
3.7%
Asian
1.0%
Two or more races
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
47.1%
Male
52.9%

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.