HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.osceolaschools.net

564 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Highlands Elementary School, located at 800 W. Donegan Ave in Kissimmee, Florida, serves as a key educational institution within the School District of Osceola County. As a public elementary school, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that caters to a diverse student body. The school emphasizes academic growth and personal development, providing students with a structured curriculum designed to prepare them for success in their middle school years and beyond.

The school benefits from the resources and oversight of the Osceola County School District, ensuring alignment with state standards and consistent access to educational support services. By maintaining an active connection with the local community, Highlands Elementary strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where teachers, staff, and families work together to support student achievement. Parents and community members can stay informed about school policies, events, and academic resources through the official district website at http://www.osceolaschools.net.

564

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	464
Black	34
Asian	22
Two or More	1

Hispanic
464 (82.3%)
White
43 (7.6%)
Black
34 (6.0%)
Asian
22 (3.9%)
Two or More
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:	OSCEOLA
Phone:	(407)935-3620
Website:	http://www.osceolaschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	564
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	335
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 14

Kindergarten 108

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	14
Kindergarten	108
Grade 1	79
Grade 2	78
Grade 3	95
Grade 4	110
Grade 5	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	275	48.8%
Male	289	51.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)