Highland Heights Elementary School serves 230 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 78%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
230 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-84%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-84%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
9%
13%
White
82%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IN state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% IN state average).
How many students attend Highland Heights Elementary School?
230 students attend Highland Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Highland Heights Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highland Heights Elementary School?
Highland Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Highland Heights Elementary School offer ?
Highland Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Highland Heights Elementary School part of?
Highland Heights Elementary School is part of Richmond Community Schools School District.
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