Highland Elementary School

highland.salkeiz.k12.or.us

263 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Highland Elementary School is a public school serving the Salem-Keizer School District in Salem, Oregon. Located on Highland Avenue NE, the school operates as a foundational part of its local neighborhood, catering to students from kindergarten through the fifth grade. It is recognized for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and community engagement within the diverse Salem area.

The school is committed to the district’s mission of preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academics with social-emotional learning. By providing resources and extracurricular opportunities, Highland Elementary aims to create an inclusive atmosphere where students of various backgrounds can thrive. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school calendars, policies, or specific programs, the school maintains an official presence through the Salem-Keizer district website.

263

Total Students

15.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	107
Hispanic	117
Black	9
Two or More	17
Pacific Islander	13

Hispanic
117 (44.5%)
White
107 (40.7%)
Two or More
17 (6.5%)
Pacific Islander
13 (4.9%)
Black
9 (3.4%)

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:	N/A
District:	Salem-Keizer SD 24J
Phone:	(503)399-3155
Website:	http://highland.salkeiz.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	263
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	237
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 43

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 41

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Highland Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	43
Grade 1	35
Grade 2	48
Grade 3	43
Grade 4	53
Grade 5	41

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Highland Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	142	54%
Male	121	46%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Eagle Charter School

Oregon Department of Education

Charter School 150 Students

999A Locust Ave NE
Salem, OR 97301 (0.5 miles away)

Elementary School K - 5th