HIGHLANDS EL
HIGHLANDS EL is a public elementary school that is part of the FORT BEND ISD school district, located in SUGAR LAND, TX with about 635 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 37 teachers, HIGHLANDS EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
HIGHLANDS ELementary School, located in the Colonist Park neighborhood of Sugar Land, Texas, is a part of the Fort Bend Independent School District. Serving students in the suburban community of Sugar Land, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience within a structured and supportive environment. As a campus within the well-regarded Fort Bend ISD, HIGHLANDS ELementary emphasizes core curriculum standards, student development, and the integration of community values into the daily learning experience.
The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow both academically and socially. By leveraging the resources of a large district, HIGHLANDS ELementary provides its students with access to a variety of extracurricular opportunities, technology-enhanced classrooms, and dedicated staff members aimed at preparing young learners for their transition to middle school. Its location in Sugar Land, a city known for its focus on education and family-oriented amenities, reflects a community-centric approach to public schooling.
For more information, contact HIGHLANDS EL at (281) 634-4160 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478-4437
(281) 634-4160
HIGHLANDS EL is a public school in SUGAR LAND, TX with about 635 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- FORT BEND ISD
- Total Students:
- 635
- Teachers:
- 37.1
- 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 635 students
- Asian
- 34.0%
- White
- 29.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 20.6%
- Black or African American
- 11.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.4%
- Male
- 54.6%
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.