Highland Elementary

3220 113th Ave NE
Lake Stevens, WA 98258

www.lkstevens.wednet.edu/highland/site/

590 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Highland Elementary School is a public school located in Lake Stevens, Washington, serving students in grades K-5 as part of the Lake Stevens School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where academic excellence and personal growth are prioritized. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum and engaging instructional methods, Highland Elementary aims to prepare its students for future success while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their school and local community.

Beyond the classroom, Highland Elementary emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education by providing various opportunities for social and emotional development. The school maintains a strong partnership with families and the surrounding Lake Stevens community to ensure that students feel connected, valued, and encouraged to reach their full potential. With a focus on safety, character building, and collaborative learning, the school strives to create a positive culture that supports the diverse needs of its student body.

590

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	387
Hispanic	77
Black	16
Asian	42
Two or More	65
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
387 (65.6 %)
Hispanic
77 (13.1 %)
Two or More
65 (11.0 %)
Asian
42 (7.1 %)
Black
16 (2.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Lake Stevens School District
Phone:	(425)335-1585
Website:	http://www.lkstevens.wednet.edu/highland/site/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	590
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	123
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 1 103

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 104