HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT school district, located in BOISE, ID with about 312 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 16 teachers, HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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 is a public school located in the foothills of Boise, Idaho, serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade as part of the Boise School District. Known for its strong sense of community and connection to the surrounding neighborhood, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. Its location near Bogus Basin Road places it in a scenic, residential area, often attracting families who value a quiet, community-focused school setting.
The school is well-regarded for its dedicated staff and active parent involvement, which frequently facilitates enrichment programs and extracurricular opportunities for students. Highlands utilizes the standard Boise School District curriculum, providing a balanced education in core subjects like mathematics, reading, and science, while often incorporating the district's broader initiatives regarding technology integration and inclusive learning. Overall, Highlands Elementary is characterized by its commitment to fostering a collaborative partnership between home and school to help every student reach their full potential.
For more information, contact HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (208) 854-5050 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BOISE, ID 83702-1507
(208) 854-5050
HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in BOISE, ID with about 312 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Idaho
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 312
- Teachers:
- 16.9
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- 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 312 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 94.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.0%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 51.6%
- Male
- 48.4%
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.