HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Highland Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the East Baton Rouge Parish school district, located in Baton Rouge, LA with about 369 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 20 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 at 280 Sunset Blvd in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a public institution serving the local community within the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. Situated in the historic Highland/Perkins area, the school is well-regarded for its long-standing presence in one of the city’s more established neighborhoods. It typically serves students in the elementary grades, focusing on foundational academic development, literacy, and numeracy, while operating under the broader curriculum standards set by the state of Louisiana.

The school is known for fostering a community-centric environment that emphasizes parent involvement and student engagement. As with many schools in the East Baton Rouge district, Highland Elementary works to provide a diverse learning experience for its student body, utilizing various extracurricular programs and support services to help students meet grade-level expectations. Families in the area often value the school for its accessibility and its role as a neighborhood anchor that supports the early educational journeys of local children.

For more information, contact Highland Elementary School at (225) 766-1272 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.