HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1101 LAKE TRAFFORD RD
IMMOKALEE, FL 34142

www.collierschools.com/hle

599 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Highlands Elementary School is a public school located in Immokalee, Florida, operating as part of the Collier County Public Schools district. Serving a diverse community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for students in the elementary grades, emphasizing academic growth, literacy, and social-emotional development. As a cornerstone of the Immokalee area, the school works closely with local families to ensure that students are prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school is committed to the mission of the Collier County School District, which prioritizes high standards for student achievement and a supportive learning environment. By utilizing the resources provided by the district, Highlands Elementary implements curriculum standards designed to meet the unique needs of its student population. For more information regarding specific school programs, district news, or enrollment details, parents and community members can visit their official page on the [Collier County Public Schools website](http://www.CollierSchools.com).

599

Total Students

47.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	521
Black	62
Two or More	3
American Indian	3

Hispanic
521 (87.0%)
Black
62 (10.4%)
White
10 (1.7%)
Two or More
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
3 (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:	COLLIER
Phone:	(239)377-7100
Website:	http://www.collierschools.com/hle
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	599
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	444
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 19

Kindergarten 107

Grade 1 121

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 78