HIGHTOWER EL

www.pisd.edu

477 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hightower Elementary School is a public school located in Plano, Texas, operating under the Plano Independent School District (PISD). Serving students in the local community, the school is known for being part of a highly regarded district that emphasizes academic excellence, a robust curriculum, and comprehensive student support services. Like other schools within PISD, Hightower focuses on providing a well-rounded education that incorporates core academic subjects with opportunities for personal growth and social-emotional development.

The school is situated in a well-established neighborhood in West Plano, benefiting from the resources and organizational standards of the Plano Independent School District. As a member of the PISD community, Hightower Elementary generally benefits from strong parental involvement, experienced faculty, and a focus on preparing students for success in middle school and beyond. For the most current information regarding specific programs, enrollment, or school performance data, families are encouraged to visit the official PISD website provided or contact the school administration directly.

477

Total Students

36.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HIGHTOWER EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	175
Hispanic	82
Black	56
Asian	137
Two or More	27

White
175 (36.7 %)
Asian
137 (28.7 %)
Hispanic
82 (17.2 %)
Black
56 (11.7 %)
Two or More
27 (5.7 %)

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:	PLANO ISD
Phone:	(469)752-1800
Website:	http://www.pisd.edu
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	477
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	86
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 84

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HIGHTOWER EL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	84
Grade 1	84
Grade 2	83
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	72
Grade 5	71

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HIGHTOWER EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	226	47.4%
Male	251	52.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)