HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1600 SHEPARD RD
WINTER SPRINGS, FL 32708

www.scps.k12.fl.us/schools/schoolinfopage.cfm?schoolnumber=0331

503 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Highlands Elementary School, located in Winter Springs, Florida, is a public school serving students in Seminole County. As part of the Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) district, the school is committed to providing a robust academic foundation within a supportive community environment. It places a strong emphasis on fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, utilizing the district's standardized curriculum to prepare students for success in higher grade levels.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Highlands Elementary is recognized for maintaining a collaborative atmosphere that encourages engagement between educators, students, and families. The school typically provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities, inclusive programs, and resources designed to accommodate diverse learning styles. By leveraging the technology and administrative support of the SCPS district, Highlands Elementary strives to maintain high educational standards while nurturing a safe and welcoming space for its student population.

503

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	203
Hispanic	206
Black	33
Asian	16
Two or More	45

Hispanic
206 (41.0%)
White
203 (40.4%)
Two or More
45 (8.9%)
Black
33 (6.6%)
Asian
16 (3.2%)

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:	SEMINOLE
Phone:	(407)746-6650
Website:	http://www.scps.k12.fl.us/schools/schoolinfopage.cfm?schoolnumber=0331
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	241
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	72

* 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 18

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 90

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	93
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	84
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	81
Grade 5	90

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	238	47.3%
Male	265	52.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)