HIGHLAND EL
HIGHLAND EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PLAINVIEW ISD school district, located in PLAINVIEW, TX with about 440 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, HIGHLAND EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 Plainview, Texas, serving as part of the Plainview Independent School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the foundational development of its young students through a comprehensive academic curriculum. Its mission centers on preparing children for future educational success by emphasizing core subjects while nurturing social and emotional growth within the local community.
The school is deeply integrated into the Plainview area, maintaining a commitment to transparency and communication with local families. By providing various resources and staying connected through the district’s infrastructure, HIGHLAND ELementary strives to ensure that students have the necessary tools to excel. The campus culture is geared toward inclusivity and student achievement, reflecting the district's broader goal of providing equitable educational opportunities for all children in the region.
For more information, contact HIGHLAND EL at (806) 293-6045 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PLAINVIEW, TX 79072-6439
(806) 293-6045
HIGHLAND EL is a public Title I school in PLAINVIEW, TX with about 440 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- PLAINVIEW ISD
- Total Students:
- 440
- Teachers:
- 24.17
- 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
- Title I schoolwide 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 440 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HIGHLAND EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 82% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 82.0%
- White
- 12.5%
- Black or African American
- 3.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 52.0%
- Male
- 48.0%
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.