HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1600 SHEPARD RD
WINTER SPRINGS, FL 32708

www.scps.k12.fl.us/schools/schoolinfopage.cfm?schoolnumber=0331

528 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

528

Total Students

33.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	215
Hispanic	212
Black	30
Asian	22
Two or More	47
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
215 (40.7 %)
Hispanic
212 (40.2 %)
Two or More
47 (8.9 %)
Black
30 (5.7 %)
Asian
22 (4.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	SEMINOLE
Phone:	(407)746-6650
Website:	http://www.scps.k12.fl.us/schools/schoolinfopage.cfm?schoolnumber=0331
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	528
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	241
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	72

* 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 18

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 94

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	89
Grade 1	75
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	80
Grade 4	86
Grade 5	94

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	243	46%
Male	285	54%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)