HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the EVANS-BRANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (LAKE SHORE) school district, located in DERBY, NY with about 353 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 27 teachers, HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 Derby, New York, serving as part of the Lake Shore Central School District. Situated in a suburban setting, the school provides an educational environment for students in the primary grades, focusing on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning community. As a key component of the Lake Shore district, Highland Elementary emphasizes the values and curriculum standards set forth by the broader school system, aiming to prepare young learners for their future academic endeavors.
The school is committed to fostering a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the local Derby community to enhance student engagement and success. With access to the resources and extracurricular opportunities provided by the Lake Shore Central School District, Highland Elementary works to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow intellectually and personally. Parents and community members can access further information regarding school policies, events, and district-wide initiatives through the official Lake Shore Central School District website.
For more information, contact HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (716) 926-2461 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DERBY, NY 14047-9698
(716) 926-2461
http://www.lakeshorecsd.org
HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in DERBY, NY with about 353 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 353
- Teachers:
- 27.01
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 353 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.
- White
- 91.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
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.