Highland Elementary

www.crookston.k12.mn.us

474 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Highland Elementary School is located in Crookston, Minnesota, and serves as a primary educational facility within the Crookston Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing foundational academic growth and the development of essential social skills. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, Highland Elementary aims to prepare its students for their future academic endeavors while nurturing their curiosity and individual potential.

The school benefits from the resources and collaborative structure of the broader Crookston school system, which prioritizes community engagement and student success. Families and community members can stay connected with school activities, district announcements, and educational resources through the district’s official website at http://www.crookston.k12.mn.us. Through its location on North Central Avenue, Highland Elementary remains a central hub for childhood education in the Crookston area.

474

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	273
Hispanic	137
Black	18
Asian	2
Two or More	22
American Indian	22

White
273 (57.6%)
Hispanic
137 (28.9%)
Two or More
22 (4.6%)
American Indian
22 (4.6%)
Black
18 (3.8%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)

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:	Crookston Public School District
Phone:	(218)281-5600
Website:	http://www.crookston.k12.mn.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	474
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	242
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

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 73