School Overview
Highlands Elementary, located at 2037 N Elinor St in Appleton, Wisconsin, is a public elementary school serving students within the Appleton Area School District (AASD). Situated in a residential area of the city, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As part of the broader district, Highlands follows the comprehensive AASD curriculum, which is designed to meet state standards while providing students with a well-rounded foundation in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school is committed to creating an inclusive culture where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. Beyond the classroom, Highlands Elementary typically offers various activities and resources intended to enrich the student experience and promote parent-teacher collaboration. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, recent performance metrics, or upcoming events can visit the official Appleton Area School District website at [http://www.aasd.k12.wi.us](http://www.aasd.k12.wi.us), which serves as the central hub for district-wide news and information regarding individual school operations.
530
Total Students
42.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highlands Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White218
Hispanic88
Black25
Asian147
Two or More46
American Indian2
Pacific Islander4
  • White
    218 (41.1 %)
  • Asian
    147 (27.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    88 (16.6 %)
  • Two or More
    46 (8.7 %)
  • Black
    25 (4.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Appleton Area School District
Phone: (920)832-6250
Website: http://www.aasd.k12.wi.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 530
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 252
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 11
Kindergarten 60
Grade 1 87
Grade 2 64
Grade 3 72
Grade 4 77
Grade 5 76
Grade 6 83

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Highlands Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten11
Kindergarten60
Grade 187
Grade 264
Grade 372
Grade 477
Grade 576
Grade 683
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Highlands Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female24646.4%
Male28453.6%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)