Highland Early Learning Center

St. Landry Parish
1341 Duck Avenue
Eunice, LA 70535
139 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Highland Elementary School is a public school located in Eunice, Louisiana, serving students in the St. Landry Parish School District. As a foundational educational institution in the community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment where young learners can build strong academic habits and social skills. The school typically serves students from pre-kindergarten through the elementary grades, focusing on core curriculum standards while emphasizing the importance of literacy and foundational mathematics.

Beyond the classroom, Highland Elementary is known for its efforts to integrate the local Eunice community into the educational process. The school aims to provide a supportive atmosphere that encourages student participation in various activities, helping to create a sense of belonging for children during their formative years. By focusing on consistent instruction and a community-oriented approach, Highland Elementary serves as a key pillar in the local public education system, preparing its students for their transition into middle school and beyond.
139
Total Students
7.9
Full-Time Teachers
17.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    80 (57.6 %)
  • White
    55 (39.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (2.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: St. Landry Parish
Phone: (337)457-5161
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 139
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.6
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 139
Gender Ratio