Highland Elementary School

448 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Highland Elementary School, located at 812 Idaho St in Waterloo, Iowa, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Waterloo Community School District. Dedicated to fostering the intellectual and social development of its students, the school provides a structured learning environment tailored to the needs of young learners in the local community. It emphasizes core academic instruction while encouraging a supportive atmosphere where students are prepared for their transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic mission, Highland Elementary acts as a vital community hub in its Waterloo neighborhood. The school focuses on creating an inclusive environment that values student engagement, character development, and parent-teacher collaboration. By leveraging its resources and dedicated staff, the school works to ensure that all students have access to a well-rounded elementary education, striving to bridge the gap between early childhood learning and long-term academic success.

448

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	126
Hispanic	131
Black	115
Asian	3
Two or More	59
Pacific Islander	14

Hispanic
131 (29.2%)
White
126 (28.1%)
Black
115 (25.7%)
Two or More
59 (13.2%)
Pacific Islander
14 (3.1%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)

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:	Waterloo Comm School District
Phone:	(319)433-2630
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	448
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	336
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	65

* 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 32

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 60