HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY is a public elementary school that is part of the Madison County Schools school district, located in RIDGELAND, MS with about 733 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 43 teachers, HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 330 Brame Road in Ridgeland, Mississippi, is a public school serving students in the Madison County School District. As a key component of the Ridgeland community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. It typically serves students from the surrounding neighborhoods, placing a strong emphasis on foundational literacy, mathematics, and science skills as students transition through their early elementary years.

The school is recognized for its commitment to student success, often leveraging the resources and administrative support of the high-achieving Madison County School District. With a focus on preparing children for future academic transitions, HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY emphasizes community involvement, parental engagement, and a structured curriculum designed to meet state standards. Through various extracurricular activities and support services, the school strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that encourages both personal growth and scholastic achievement for its diverse student body.

For more information, contact HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY at (601) 853-8103 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

330 Brame Road
RIDGELAND, MS 39157
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HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in RIDGELAND, MS with about 733 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
733
Teachers:
43.07
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 733 students

Black or African American
64.8%
Hispanic/Latino
14.5%
White
13.5%
Asian
4.1%
Two or more races
3.1%

Female
47.5%
Male
52.5%

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.