Highlands Elementary School

Highlands Elementary School serves 153 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 153 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Highlands Elementary School's student population of 153 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
153 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Highlands Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
22%
35%
Black
1%
14%
White
68%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.49
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 05/06/2026

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Highlands Elementary School?
153 students attend Highlands Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Highlands Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highlands Elementary School?
Highlands Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Highlands Elementary School offer ?
Highlands Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Highlands Elementary School part of?
Highlands Elementary School is part of Henry Hudson Regional School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 153 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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