HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Highland Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp school district, located in Evansville, IN with about 942 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 51 teachers, Highland Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 Elementary School, located on Darmstadt Road in Evansville, Indiana, is a key educational institution within the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC). Serving students in the northern part of the community, the school is known for its commitment to foundational learning and fostering a supportive environment for young children. As a public elementary school, it focuses on core academic subjects, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to middle school, emphasizing a well-rounded educational experience tailored to the needs of its diverse student body.
The school operates within a district that places a strong emphasis on integrating technology and innovative teaching strategies to improve student outcomes. Highland Elementary benefits from being part of a larger district network that provides access to specialized resources, extracurricular activities, and community engagement initiatives. By prioritizing both academic excellence and the cultivation of a positive school culture, Highland Elementary aims to empower its students to become productive, engaged members of the greater Evansville community.
For more information, contact Highland Elementary School at (812) 867-6401 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Evansville, IN 47710-4698
(812) 867-6401
HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Evansville, IN with about 942 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp
- Total Students:
- 942
- Teachers:
- 51.22
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- 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 942 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 86.5%
- Two or more races
- 5.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.2%
- Black or African American
- 2.5%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
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.