Highland Elementary School (Closed 2010)

Highland Elementary School serves 94 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
94 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KS)
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
22%
Black
6%
7%
White
88%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Doniphan West Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Highland Elementary School?
94 students attend Highland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Highland Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Highland Elementary School offer ?
Highland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Highland Elementary School part of?
Highland Elementary School is part of Doniphan West Schools.

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