Highland School
292 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Highland School, located in Wallingford, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in grades kindergarten through second grade. As part of the Wallingford Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a lifelong love of learning. By focusing on the critical early years of education, the school aims to build a strong educational baseline for its young students before they transition to upper elementary levels within the district.
The school prides itself on a community-oriented atmosphere, prioritizing collaboration between educators, students, and families to ensure holistic student growth. Beyond core subjects like literacy and mathematics, Highland School integrates activities that encourage curiosity, character building, and inclusivity. With its central location on Highland Avenue, the school remains a vital pillar of the Wallingford community, consistently striving to provide a safe, nurturing, and high-quality educational experience that prepares its pupils for future academic success.
The school prides itself on a community-oriented atmosphere, prioritizing collaboration between educators, students, and families to ensure holistic student growth. Beyond core subjects like literacy and mathematics, Highland School integrates activities that encourage curiosity, character building, and inclusivity. With its central location on Highland Avenue, the school remains a vital pillar of the Wallingford community, consistently striving to provide a safe, nurturing, and high-quality educational experience that prepares its pupils for future academic success.
292
Total Students
23.6
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 223 |
| Hispanic | 40 |
| Black | 5 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More | 16 |
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White223 (76.4%)
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Hispanic40 (13.7%)
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Two or More16 (5.5%)
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Asian8 (2.7%)
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Black5 (1.7%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Wallingford School District |
| Phone: | (203)294-3970 |
| Website: | http://hes.wallingford.k12.ct.us/ |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 2nd |
| Total Students: | 292 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 23.6 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 64 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 14 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
33
Kindergarten
76
Grade 1
85
Grade 2
98
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 33 |
| Kindergarten | 76 |
| Grade 1 | 85 |
| Grade 2 | 98 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 125 | 42.8% |
| Male | 167 | 57.2% |
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