Highland Elementary

1915 Buffalo Lake Road
Sanford, NC 27330

www.harnett.k12.nc.us/Domain/20

891 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

891

Total Students

61.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	431
Hispanic	206
Black	160
Asian	6
Two or More	79
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	8

White
431 (48.4 %)
Hispanic
206 (23.1 %)
Black
160 (18.0 %)
Two or More
79 (8.9 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.9 %)
Asian
6 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Harnett County Schools
Phone:	(919)499-2200
Website:	http://www.harnett.k12.nc.us/Domain/20
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	891
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	436
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 134

Grade 1 163

Grade 2 135

Grade 3 141

Grade 4 165

Grade 5 153