NEW HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

New Highland Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hardin County school district, located in Elizabethtown, KY with about 482 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 32 teachers, New Highland Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

New Highland Elementary School, located in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Elizabethtown Independent School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school strives to prepare young learners for future success while cultivating a sense of community and school pride among its student body and staff.

Beyond its academic offerings, New Highland Elementary is known for its focus on inclusivity and community engagement. The school actively encourages collaboration between parents, teachers, and the local community to enrich the educational experience. With a dedication to modern teaching practices and a focus on building strong character, New Highland serves as a key pillar in the Elizabethtown area, aiming to provide each student with the tools, confidence, and foundational knowledge necessary for their academic journey.

For more information, contact New Highland Elementary School at (270) 737-6612 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

110 W A Jenkins Rd
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
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NEW HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Elizabethtown, KY with about 482 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
District:
Hardin County
Total Students:
482
Teachers:
32.63
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 482 students

White
50.4%
Black or African American
17.2%
Hispanic/Latino
13.9%
Two or more races
13.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.7%
Asian
2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
52.7%
Male
47.3%

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.