HIGHLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL

Highland Primary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Highland CUSD 5 school district, located in Highland, IL with about 569 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 41 teachers, Highland Primary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Highland Primary School, located at 400 Broadway in Highland, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Highland Community Unit School District 5. As a primary school, it focuses on the early development of students, typically serving children in kindergarten through second grade. The school is dedicated to establishing a supportive and nurturing environment where young learners can build essential academic skills in literacy and mathematics while developing social-emotional competencies necessary for their future education.

The school is deeply integrated into the Highland community, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and local residents. Its curriculum is designed to foster both curiosity and a sense of belonging, utilizing classroom instruction and school-wide activities to help students transition into the broader elementary school experience. By prioritizing a strong educational start and a positive school culture, Highland Primary School aims to lay the groundwork for long-term academic success and personal growth for all of its students.

For more information, contact Highland Primary School at (618) 654-2108 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.