Highland Elementary School

The playground at Highland Elementary School.

Highland Elementary School baseball field.

Highland Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

16 Lockhart Ln, Highland, NY

Highland Neighborhood

Highland Central School District

665 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Joel Freer

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
51%

Reading Proficiency
49%

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

49%

Math Proficiency

51%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 12:1 Teachers 54	Full Time Teachers 54
Teachers in First or Second Year 11.3%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

664:1

Student Diversity

Male 54.1%	Female 45.7%
White 66.5%	Male 54.1%
Female 45.7%	Economically disadvantaged 41.7%
Hispanic 18.2%	Black 7.7%
Two or more races 5%	Asian or Pacific Islander 2.7%
Limited English proficient 2.4%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

4.0 parent

6/15/2018

Overall its a wonderful school district. Like any other small town/district it has its issues, which mostly stems from the mentality of the parents and not the school district itself.

1.0 parent

6/7/2017

My child went to HES for 4.5 years before I pulled him out. First, the leadership at the school is a joke, there is no leadership. This is a less than mediocre school. My child was being physically bullied to the point being choked and the principal did nothing. The superintendent is never around to...

5.0 parent

2/3/2017

HES has many caring and supportive individuals on their team (teachers, school staff, those in leadership, PTA, and bus drivers). My child is doing well academically and socially. My child and I feel welcomed in the school, treated with respect and kindness. Great experience overall.

4.0 parent

10/21/2014

I'm shocked to learn our school only ranks a 5! The staff and teachers are all so welcoming and truly concerned about each student. Our son transitioned in from out of state beautifully, due to the teachers and staff. He knew, and was known, by many of the teachers and staff right away. Although the...

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Median Lot Size

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% Renters

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Average Household Income

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Highland High School

9th to 12th
Public

B-

Berean Park

Rosemary Nardone Highland Soccer Complex

Bob Shepard Highland Landing Park

Hudson Valley Rail Trail Depot

Highland Recreation Park

Johnson-Iorio Memorial Park

Illinois Mountain Park

Walkway Over The Hudson

Bike Trails
River
Parking Lot

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New York Ulster County Highland 12528

Highland Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Highland, NY and is served by the Highland Central School District in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 665 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 51% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 49% are proficient in reading. Highland Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $461,941. Discover additional schools in the area, like Highland High School, Highland Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Highland has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Highland Elementary School.

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