HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.osceolaschools.net

665 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

665

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	51
Hispanic	537
Black	45
Asian	20
Two or More	12

Hispanic
537 (80.8 %)
White
51 (7.7 %)
Black
45 (6.8 %)
Asian
20 (3.0 %)
Two or More
12 (1.8 %)

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:	OSCEOLA
Phone:	(407)935-3620
Website:	http://www.osceolaschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	665
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	335
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 46

Kindergarten 99

Grade 1 113

Grade 2 115

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 102

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	46
Kindergarten	99
Grade 1	113
Grade 2	115
Grade 3	88
Grade 4	102
Grade 5	102

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	316	47.5%
Male	349	52.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)