Highlands Elementary School (Closed 2004)

Highlands Elementary School serves 244 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
Minority enrollment was 63% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
244 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
59%
17%
White
37%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.49
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Highlands Elementary School?
244 students attend Highlands Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Highlands Elementary School students are Black, 37% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Highlands Elementary School offer ?
Highlands Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Highlands Elementary School part of?
Highlands Elementary School is part of Springfield City School District.

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