Highland Elementary School

629 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Highland Elementary School, located at 330 Brame Road in Ridgeland, Mississippi, is a public school serving students in the Madison County School District. As a key component of the Ridgeland community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. It typically serves students from the surrounding neighborhoods, placing a strong emphasis on foundational literacy, mathematics, and science skills as students transition through their early elementary years.

The school is recognized for its commitment to student success, often leveraging the resources and administrative support of the high-achieving Madison County School District. With a focus on preparing children for future academic transitions, Highland Elementary emphasizes community involvement, parental engagement, and a structured curriculum designed to meet state standards. Through various extracurricular activities and support services, the school strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that encourages both personal growth and scholastic achievement for its diverse student body.

629

Total Students

46.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	54
Hispanic	143
Black	390
Asian	28
Two or More	12
American Indian	2

Black
390 (62.0%)
Hispanic
143 (22.7%)
White
54 (8.6%)
Asian
28 (4.5%)
Two or More
12 (1.9%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Madison County Schools
Phone:	(601)853-8103
Website:	http://www.madison-schools.com
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	629
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	408
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	89

* 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

Grade 3 230

Grade 4 194

Grade 5 205