Highlands

350 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Highlands Elementary School, located at 144 Wildwood Avenue in Braintree, Massachusetts, serves students in the Braintree Public School district. As a community-focused neighborhood school, it is dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. The school typically serves children in the early elementary grades, fostering a collaborative atmosphere where teachers, staff, and families work together to meet the diverse needs of their student population.

Beyond its core curriculum, Highlands is known for its efforts to build a strong school culture through community engagement and a variety of enrichment opportunities. The school places a high priority on creating a welcoming space where students feel encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build lasting friendships. Its location in a quiet, residential section of Braintree allows it to maintain a close-knit feel, making it a focal point for local families and a key component of the town’s educational framework.

350

Total Students

28.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highlands
Demographic	Student Count
White	226
Hispanic	22
Black	11
Asian	84
Two or More	7

White
226 (64.6%)
Asian
84 (24.0%)
Hispanic
22 (6.3%)
Black
11 (3.1%)
Two or More
7 (2.0%)

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:	Braintree
Phone:	(781)380-0190
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	350
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 83