HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

638 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Highland Elementary School is located in the town of Highland, New York, and serves as a key component of the Highland Central School District. Situated at 16 Lockhart Lane, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades. The school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while promoting the social and emotional development of its young learners, preparing them for future success as they transition through the district’s K-12 system.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, involving parents, staff, and students in the learning process. By providing a diverse curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities, Highland Elementary aims to nurture curiosity and academic excellence in all its pupils. For those interested in district news, school calendars, or academic resources, the school maintains an official web presence at http://www.highland-k12.org.

638

Total Students

63.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	447
Hispanic	90
Black	48
Asian	18
Two or More	34
Pacific Islander	1

White
447 (70.1 %)
Hispanic
90 (14.1 %)
Black
48 (7.5 %)
Two or More
34 (5.3 %)
Asian
18 (2.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	HIGHLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)691-1072
Website:	http://www.highland-k12.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	638
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	224
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 100

Grade 1 122

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 125

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 116