HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

hges.palmbeachschools.org

937 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

937

Total Students

67.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	57
Hispanic	662
Black	170
Asian	7
Two or More	6
American Indian	35

Hispanic
662 (70.7 %)
Black
170 (18.1 %)
White
57 (6.1 %)
American Indian
35 (3.7 %)
Asian
7 (0.7 %)
Two or More
6 (0.6 %)

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:	PALM BEACH
Phone:	(561)202-0500
Website:	http://hges.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	937
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	742
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 54

Kindergarten 134

Grade 1 132

Grade 2 141

Grade 3 206

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 156

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	54
Kindergarten	134
Grade 1	132
Grade 2	141
Grade 3	206
Grade 4	114
Grade 5	156

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	461	49.2%
Male	476	50.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)