HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Highland Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the St. Landry Parish school district, located in Eunice, LA with about 190 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 12 teachers, 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.
Highland Elementary School is a public school located in Eunice, Louisiana, serving students in the St. Landry Parish School District. As a foundational educational institution in the community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment where young learners can build strong academic habits and social skills. The school typically serves students from pre-kindergarten through the elementary grades, focusing on core curriculum standards while emphasizing the importance of literacy and foundational mathematics.
Beyond the classroom, Highland Elementary is known for its efforts to integrate the local Eunice community into the educational process. The school aims to provide a supportive atmosphere that encourages student participation in various activities, helping to create a sense of belonging for children during their formative years. By focusing on consistent instruction and a community-oriented approach, Highland Elementary serves as a key pillar in the local public education system, preparing its students for their transition into middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact Highland Elementary School at (337) 457-5161 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-5161
HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Eunice, LA with about 190 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- St. Landry Parish
- Total Students:
- 190
- Teachers:
- 12.22
- 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 190 students
- Black or African American
- 69.5%
- White
- 21.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.3%
- Asian
- 2.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Female
- 50.5%
- Male
- 49.5%
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.