HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LAS CRUCES school district, located in LAS CRUCES, NM with about 826 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 47 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 is a public school located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, serving students as part of the Las Cruces Public Schools district. Situated in the eastern part of the city on Emerald Street, the school focuses on providing foundational education within a supportive neighborhood environment. It follows the district's broader mission of fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and college and career readiness through a comprehensive elementary curriculum.
As part of the state’s second-largest school district, HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY emphasizes community engagement and strives to create an inclusive atmosphere for its diverse student body. The school typically offers core academic subjects—including literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies—while integrating technology and enrichment opportunities to prepare students for their transition to middle school. Parents and community members interested in specific school programs, current calendars, or administrative information can find details on their official district webpage.
For more information, contact HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY at (575) 527-9636 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LAS CRUCES, NM 88012
(575) 527-9636
HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LAS CRUCES, NM with about 826 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- LAS CRUCES
- Total Students:
- 826
- Teachers:
- 47.4
- 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 eligible school-No program
- 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 826 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 74% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 74.0%
- White
- 22.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.0%
- Black or African American
- 1.0%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.4%
- Male
- 51.6%
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.