HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY

highland.lcps.net/o/hles

744 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

744

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	167
Hispanic	536
Black	16
Asian	9
Two or More	9
American Indian	7

Hispanic
536 (72.0 %)
White
167 (22.4 %)
Black
16 (2.2 %)
Asian
9 (1.2 %)
Two or More
9 (1.2 %)
American Indian
7 (0.9 %)

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:	LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(575)527-9636
Website:	http://highland.lcps.net/o/hles
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	744
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	704
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 8

Kindergarten 116

Grade 1 125

Grade 2 132

Grade 3 116

Grade 4 119

Grade 5 128

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	8
Kindergarten	116
Grade 1	125
Grade 2	132
Grade 3	116
Grade 4	119
Grade 5	128

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	360	48.4%
Male	384	51.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)