HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SEMINOLE school district, located in WINTER SPRINGS, FL with about 601 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 43 teachers, HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 in Winter Springs, Florida, is a public school serving students in Seminole County. As part of the Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) district, the school is committed to providing a robust academic foundation within a supportive community environment. It places a strong emphasis on fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, utilizing the district's standardized curriculum to prepare students for success in higher grade levels.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Highlands Elementary is recognized for maintaining a collaborative atmosphere that encourages engagement between educators, students, and families. The school typically provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities, inclusive programs, and resources designed to accommodate diverse learning styles. By leveraging the technology and administrative support of the SCPS district, Highlands Elementary strives to maintain high educational standards while nurturing a safe and welcoming space for its student population.
For more information, contact HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (407) 746-6650 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WINTER SPRINGS, FL 32708-2023
(407) 746-6650
HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WINTER SPRINGS, FL with about 601 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SEMINOLE
- Total Students:
- 601
- Teachers:
- 43
- 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 eligible school-No program
- 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 601 students
- White
- 54.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 30.8%
- Black or African American
- 10.1%
- Asian
- 2.7%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
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.