Highland Avenue Elementary School

2024 Highland Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36107

www.mps.k12.al.us/Domain/37

453 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Highland Avenue Elementary School is a public school serving the Montgomery, Alabama, community. As part of the Montgomery Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to providing foundational education for students in the primary grades, emphasizing academic development and personal growth within a supportive environment. The school follows the district's broader mission to equip students with the necessary skills to succeed as they transition into middle school and beyond.

Located at 2024 Highland Avenue, the school serves as a central hub for its neighborhood, fostering community engagement and parent involvement. Through its website and administrative operations, the school aims to keep families informed and involved in their children's education. By focusing on core curriculum standards and cultivating a positive learning culture, Highland Avenue Elementary strives to prepare its student body for future academic challenges while maintaining a strong commitment to the Montgomery community.

453

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Avenue Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	166
Black	272
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

Black
272 (60.0%)
Hispanic
166 (36.6%)
Two or More
8 (1.8%)
White
6 (1.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Montgomery County
Phone:	(334)269-3690
Website:	http://www.mps.k12.al.us/Domain/37
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	357
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 55

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Highland Avenue Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	36
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	88
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	80
Grade 4	55
Grade 5	55

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Highland Avenue Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	220	48.6%
Male	233	51.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)