HIGHLANDS EL

www.chisd.com/schools/highlands

488 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Highlands Elementary School, located at 131 Sims Dr. in Cedar Hill, Texas, is a core campus within the Cedar Hill Independent School District (CHISD). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By leveraging the resources of the Cedar Hill district, Highlands focuses on preparing its young learners for future success through a curriculum that balances foundational core subjects with enrichment opportunities.

The school community is characterized by its commitment to student-centered learning and strong parent-teacher partnerships. As part of the broader Cedar Hill ISD network, Highlands Elementary strives to cultivate a sense of school pride and belonging, encouraging students to excel not only in the classroom but also in their roles as responsible members of the community. For families looking for the latest information on school programs, academic calendars, or district initiatives, the official school website serves as a central hub for communication and administrative resources.

488

Total Students

30.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HIGHLANDS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	293
Black	178
Asian	3
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

Hispanic
293 (60.0 %)
Black
178 (36.5 %)
Two or More
10 (2.0 %)
White
3 (0.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	CEDAR HILL ISD
Phone:	(972)291-0496
Website:	http://www.chisd.com/schools/highlands
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	488
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	327
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 47

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 86