Highland

305 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Highland Elementary School, located at 34 Western Avenue in Westfield, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students within the Westfield Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that encourages academic achievement, social-emotional growth, and a love for learning. By prioritizing strong partnerships between educators, families, and the local community, Highland strives to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, emphasizing core subjects while integrating essential 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, and digital literacy. Highland places a high value on creating a positive school culture where students feel safe, respected, and motivated to reach their full potential. For families looking for more specific details regarding school policies, academic calendars, or current news, the school maintains an official website at http://hes.schoolsofwestfield.org/home.

305

Total Students

24.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland
Demographic	Student Count
White	251
Hispanic	32
Black	1
Asian	8
Two or More	13

White
251 (82.3%)
Hispanic
32 (10.5%)
Two or More
13 (4.3%)
Asian
8 (2.6%)
Black
1 (0.3%)

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:	Westfield
Phone:	(413)572-6428
Website:	http://schoolsofwestfield.org/o/highland
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	305
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
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

Pre-Kindergarten 15

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 62