HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

EVANS-BRANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (LAKE SHORE)

www.lakeshorecsd.org

356 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

356

Total Students

34.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	290
Hispanic	27
Black	3
Asian	4
Two or More	22
American Indian	10

White
290 (81.5 %)
Hispanic
27 (7.6 %)
Two or More
22 (6.2 %)
American Indian
10 (2.8 %)
Asian
4 (1.1 %)
Black
3 (0.8 %)

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:	EVANS-BRANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (LAKE SHORE)
Phone:	(716)926-2461
Website:	http://www.lakeshorecsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	123
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 67

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 53

Ungraded 2