HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Highland Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Glasgow Independent school district, located in Glasgow, KY with about 679 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 34 teachers, Highland 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.
Highland Elementary School, located at 164 Scottie Drive in Glasgow, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Glasgow Independent School District. As a key part of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes both academic growth and social-emotional development for its young learners. The school is widely recognized for its "Scottie" pride, reflecting a strong sense of school spirit and community identity that permeates its daily operations and extracurricular culture.
The school emphasizes a student-centered approach, aiming to provide a comprehensive education that prepares children for the transition to middle school and beyond. With a focus on literacy, mathematics, and collaborative learning, Highland Elementary seeks to cultivate a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. By prioritizing strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding Glasgow community, the school remains committed to maintaining a high standard of excellence and ensuring a positive, inclusive learning experience for every student.
For more information, contact Highland Elementary School at (270) 659-0432 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 659-0432
HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Glasgow, KY with about 679 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Glasgow Independent
- Total Students:
- 679
- Teachers:
- 34.7
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 679 students
- White
- 67.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.5%
- Black or African American
- 10.6%
- Two or more races
- 7.1%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
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.