HIGHLANDS EL

2022 COLONIST PARK DR
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478

www.fortbendisd.com/he

588 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

588

Total Students

41.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HIGHLANDS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	159
Hispanic	151
Black	75
Asian	162
Two or More	39
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
162 (27.6 %)
White
159 (27.0 %)
Hispanic
151 (25.7 %)
Black
75 (12.8 %)
Two or More
39 (6.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	FORT BEND ISD
Phone:	(281)634-4160
Website:	http://www.fortbendisd.com/he
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	588
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	194
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 59

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 106

Grade 5 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HIGHLANDS EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	59
Kindergarten	81
Grade 1	80
Grade 2	90
Grade 3	86
Grade 4	106
Grade 5	86

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HIGHLANDS EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	284	48.3%
Male	304	51.7%

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