Highland Hills Elementary School

hhes.hermiston.k12.or.us

327 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Highland Hills Elementary School, located in Hermiston, Oregon, is a public primary school serving students in the Hermiston School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and utilizing modern instructional practices, Highland Hills aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future educational endeavors.

Beyond academics, Highland Hills Elementary places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. The school works to cultivate a partnership between families, educators, and the broader Hermiston community to ensure that every student has the resources and encouragement needed to thrive. Through various school programs, extracurricular activities, and a dedicated teaching staff, the school strives to create a safe, welcoming atmosphere where children can develop their unique talents and build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

327

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Hills Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	165
Hispanic	147
Black	1
Asian	4
Two or More	9
Pacific Islander	1

White
165 (50.5 %)
Hispanic
147 (45.0 %)
Two or More
9 (2.8 %)
Asian
4 (1.2 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Hermiston SD 8
Phone:	(541)667-6500
Website:	http://hhes.hermiston.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	327
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	281
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

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 60