Highland Elementary School (Closed 2010)

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 59% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
221 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Highland Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
29%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Highland Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Black
1%
16%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Highland Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
White
96%
41%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Highland Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NY.
0.08
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Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Highland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
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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