Highland Elementary School

313 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Highland Elementary School is a public school located in the Hilltop neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Columbus City Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic subjects, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. The school operates with the goal of preparing its diverse student body for middle school success by fostering a supportive environment that encourages curiosity and academic growth.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Highland Elementary focuses on creating a collaborative space for families and educators to work together. The school’s location on South Highland Avenue places it at the heart of the community, where it often acts as a hub for local resources and neighborhood initiatives. By prioritizing inclusive practices and student well-being, the school strives to provide a stable and enriching educational experience for all children in its attendance area.

313

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	118
Black	97
Two or More	38

Hispanic
118 (37.7%)
Black
97 (31.0%)
White
60 (19.2%)
Two or More
38 (12.1%)

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:	Columbus City Schools District
Phone:	(614)365-5935
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	313
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
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 16

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 46