Highland Primary School

www.susd5.org

503 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Highland Primary School is a public educational institution located in Snowflake, Arizona, serving the foundational needs of the community's youngest learners. As part of the Snowflake Unified School District, the school is dedicated to creating a supportive and engaging environment that fosters academic growth and social development. By focusing on the early elementary years, Highland Primary emphasizes the development of essential literacy and numeracy skills while encouraging students to build positive relationships with their peers and educators.

The school is known for being a key fixture in the Snowflake community, reflecting the town’s small-town values and commitment to public education. With a curriculum designed to prepare children for their transition to higher grade levels, Highland Primary School prioritizes a well-rounded approach that balances classroom instruction with character building. Families in the area look to the school as a safe and nurturing space where students can gain the confidence and foundational knowledge necessary for long-term academic success.

503

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

22.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	392
Hispanic	78
Black	1
Two or More	19
American Indian	13

White
392 (77.9%)
Hispanic
78 (15.5%)
Two or More
19 (3.8%)
American Indian
13 (2.6%)
Black
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:	Snowflake Unified District (4391)
Phone:	(928)536-4156
Website:	http://www.susd5.org
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Kindergarten 108

Grade 1 121

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 154