Highland El Sch

375 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Highland Elementary School is a public school located in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, serving students within the West Shore School District. Situated on Carlisle Road, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for elementary-aged children, emphasizing core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social development as students transition through their formative years.

Like other schools in the West Shore School District, Highland Elementary prioritizes community engagement and collaboration between staff, students, and parents to enhance the educational experience. The school aims to equip students with the skills necessary for middle school success by implementing a curriculum aligned with state standards while also offering various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to nurture well-rounded development. Its location in the Camp Hill area places it in a stable suburban setting, often characterized by a strong emphasis on academic achievement and parental involvement.

375

Total Students

24.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	219
Hispanic	67
Black	32
Asian	23
Two or More	33
Pacific Islander	1

White
219 (58.4%)
Hispanic
67 (17.9%)
Two or More
33 (8.8%)
Black
32 (8.5%)
Asian
23 (6.1%)
Pacific Islander
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:	West Shore SD
Phone:	(717)901-9860
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	375
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 79