Highcrest School

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429 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Highcrest School, located at 95 Highcrest Road in Wethersfield, Connecticut, is an elementary school serving students in the local community. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By integrating traditional curriculum standards with a variety of enrichment opportunities, the school aims to provide a well-rounded foundation for its young learners as they progress through their formative years.

Beyond its academic offerings, Highcrest School functions as a central community hub, prioritizing strong partnerships between faculty, staff, parents, and students. The school environment is structured to encourage social-emotional development, ensuring that students feel safe and motivated to explore their interests. Through its ongoing commitment to inclusive educational practices and effective communication with families, Highcrest strives to prepare its students for success both within the classroom and in their future educational pursuits.

429

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highcrest School
Demographic	Student Count
White	308
Hispanic	59
Black	13
Asian	23
Two or More	25
Pacific Islander	1

White
308 (71.8%)
Hispanic
59 (13.8%)
Two or More
25 (5.8%)
Asian
23 (5.4%)
Black
13 (3.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Wethersfield School District
Phone:	(860)571-8380
Website:	http://wps.wethersfield.me/schools/highcrest-elementary
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	429
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	67
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 1

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 77

Grade 6 66