HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Highland Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Harnett County Schools school district, located in Sanford, NC with about 1,105 students offering grade levels from 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 63 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, located at 1915 Buffalo Lake Road in Sanford, North Carolina, is a public elementary school serving students within the Harnett County School District. As a foundational educational institution for the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic achievement and personal growth. By integrating core curriculum standards with a focus on student development, Highland Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.
The school maintains a strong connection to the Harnett County school system, emphasizing collaborative efforts between educators, parents, and students to create a safe and engaging campus culture. Through its official district portal, the school provides families with essential information regarding academic resources, school policies, and community initiatives. Highland Elementary serves as a vital anchor in the Sanford area, focusing on building a strong educational base while encouraging curiosity and social responsibility in its student body.
For more information, contact Highland Elementary at (919) 499-2200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 499-2200
HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sanford, NC with about 1,105 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Harnett County Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,105
- Teachers:
- 63.8
- 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
* 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 1,105 students
- White
- 53.9%
- Black or African American
- 21.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 15.2%
- Two or more races
- 8.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 45.6%
- Male
- 54.4%
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.