HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Columbia Heights Public School Dist school district, located in COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN with about 589 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 39 teachers, HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY 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 is a public school located in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, serving students in grades PreK through 5. As part of the Columbia Heights Public Schools district, the school focuses on creating an inclusive, supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth and social-emotional development. With a commitment to equity and community engagement, HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY strives to prepare its diverse student body for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school offers a well-rounded curriculum designed to meet the unique needs of each learner, emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science. Beyond the classroom, HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY encourages active participation in school life through various programs and community-centered initiatives. By maintaining strong partnerships with families and the surrounding neighborhood, the school works to foster a welcoming culture where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

For more information, contact HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY at (763) 528-4405 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1500 49TH AVE NE
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 55421-1991
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HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN with about 589 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Minnesota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
589
Teachers:
39.12
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 589 students

Black or African American
30.9%
Hispanic/Latino
27.3%
White
22.2%
Two or more races
12.9%
Asian
5.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%

Female
45.7%
Male
54.3%

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.