Highland Elementary School

220 Schnoebelen Street
Riverside, IA 52327

www.highland.k12.ia.us

283 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Highland Elementary School is a public school located in Riverside, Iowa, serving as part of the Highland Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the foundational academic and social development of students in the local community. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and personal growth, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the middle and high school levels.

The school operates as a central hub for the small community of Riverside, offering a range of educational programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. With a commitment to academic excellence and community engagement, Highland Elementary encourages active participation from families and local stakeholders. Through its website and community outreach, the school maintains transparent communication regarding its activities, calendar, and educational resources, striving to create a collaborative atmosphere that prioritizes student achievement and well-being.

283

Total Students

20.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	264
Hispanic	16
Black	1
Two or More	2

White
264 (93.3 %)
Hispanic
16 (5.7 %)
Two or More
2 (0.7 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Highland Comm School District
Phone:	(319)648-2821
Website:	http://www.highland.k12.ia.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	283
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 50

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 40