Highland Elementary School

740 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

740

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	456
Hispanic	118
Black	52
Asian	8
Two or More	90
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	12

White
456 (61.6 %)
Hispanic
118 (15.9 %)
Two or More
90 (12.2 %)
Black
52 (7.0 %)
Pacific Islander
12 (1.6 %)
Asian
8 (1.1 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Glasgow Independent
Phone:	(270)659-0432
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	740
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	373
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 108

Kindergarten 123

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 104