Highland Elementary School serves 221 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
221 students
Showing 2001–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2000–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2000–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
31%
Black
1%
15%
White
96%
39%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2001–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
55%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Highland Elementary School?
221 students attend Highland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Highland Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
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 Tonawanda City School District.
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