Highland Elementary School (Closed 2008)

Highland Elementary School serves 221 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
221 students
This chart displays total students of Highland Elementary School by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Highland Elementary School by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Highland Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Highland Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Highland Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Black
59%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Highland Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
White
40%
73%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Highland Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Highland Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Highland Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Highland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays 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 Kentucky by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY 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?
59% of Highland Elementary School students are Black, 40% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
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 Christian County School District.

Recent Articles

Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
What is the Connection Between Home Values and School Performance?
What is the Connection Between Home Values and School Performance?
This article explores the relationship between school performance and home values in neighborhoods. It discusses studies showing correlations between school expenditures, ratings, and housing prices, highlighting how this connection affects families' choices and contributes to educational disparities between communities.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.