HIGHLAND CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

5355 9TH STREET SE
HIGHLAND CITY, FL 33846

414 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Highland City Elementary School is a public school located in Highland City, Florida, serving students as part of the Polk County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that prioritizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on fundamental skills and utilizing state-aligned curricula, the faculty strives to prepare students for success in their middle school years and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and open communication between educators, students, and families. Through its website, Highland City Elementary provides resources for parents, information on school policies, and updates on academic programs. As a key fixture in the Highland City area, the school works to create a well-rounded experience by balancing rigorous classroom instruction with activities that encourage social development and a positive school culture.

414

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HIGHLAND CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	197
Hispanic	139
Black	41
Asian	6
Two or More	29
American Indian	2

White
197 (47.6%)
Hispanic
139 (33.6%)
Black
41 (9.9%)
Two or More
29 (7.0%)
Asian
6 (1.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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:	POLK
Phone:	(863)648-3540
Website:	http://schools.polk-fl.net/highland_city
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	414
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	263
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 15

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 76

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HIGHLAND CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	15
Kindergarten	65
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	68
Grade 3	67
Grade 4	58
Grade 5	76

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HIGHLAND CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	192	46.4%
Male	222	53.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)