HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY

14001 PILOT KNOB RD
APPLE VALLEY, MN 55124

www.district196.org/

717 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Highland Elementary School is a public school located in Apple Valley, Minnesota, serving students as part of the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Independent School District 196. As part of a highly regarded district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic foundation through a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to grow not only academically but also socially and emotionally, preparing them for success in their future educational endeavors.

Beyond its academic offerings, Highland Elementary benefits from being situated in a district known for its strong community involvement and parent engagement. The school typically provides various extracurricular opportunities and resources to support diverse learning styles, aiming to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience. By maintaining close ties with the surrounding Apple Valley community, Highland Elementary strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where families and educators work together to ensure a positive and productive learning environment for all students.

717

Total Students

49.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	441
Hispanic	50
Black	99
Asian	56
Two or More	69
Pacific Islander	2

White
441 (61.5 %)
Black
99 (13.8 %)
Two or More
69 (9.6 %)
Asian
56 (7.8 %)
Hispanic
50 (7.0 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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:	ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN
Phone:	(952)423-7595
Website:	http://www.district196.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	717
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	140
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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

Kindergarten 107

Grade 1 123

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 124

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 141