HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY

www.crookston.k12.mn.us

435 Students

Elementary School 1st - 6th

School Overview

Highland Elementary School is located in Crookston, Minnesota, and serves as a primary educational facility within the Crookston Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing foundational academic growth and the development of essential social skills. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, Highland Elementary aims to prepare its students for their future academic endeavors while nurturing their curiosity and individual potential.

The school benefits from the resources and collaborative structure of the broader Crookston school system, which prioritizes community engagement and student success. Families and community members can stay connected with school activities, district announcements, and educational resources through the district’s official website at http://www.crookston.k12.mn.us. Through its location on North Central Avenue, Highland Elementary remains a central hub for childhood education in the Crookston area.

435

Total Students

36.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	256
Hispanic	105
Black	16
Asian	6
Two or More	17
American Indian	34
Pacific Islander	1

White
256 (58.9 %)
Hispanic
105 (24.1 %)
American Indian
34 (7.8 %)
Two or More
17 (3.9 %)
Black
16 (3.7 %)
Asian
6 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	CROOKSTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(218)281-5600
Website:	http://www.crookston.k12.mn.us
Grade Range:	1st - 6th
Total Students:	435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	242
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 87

Grade 6 70