Highland El Sch

438 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Highland Elementary School is a public school located in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Ephrata Area School District. As a primary education institution, it focuses on building a strong academic foundation for children in its local community, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development for its young learners.

Beyond standard academics, Highland Elementary aims to engage students through a variety of extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives that promote character building and community involvement. By leveraging dedicated faculty and staff, the school works to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while maintaining a focus on individual student needs. Situated in the heart of Ephrata, the school serves as a central hub for families, encouraging parent-teacher collaboration to ensure a well-rounded and successful educational experience.

438

Total Students

31.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	343
Hispanic	62
Black	3
Asian	7
Two or More	21
American Indian	2

White
343 (78.3%)
Hispanic
62 (14.2%)
Two or More
21 (4.8%)
Asian
7 (1.6%)
Black
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ephrata Area SD
Phone:	(717)721-1160
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	438
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
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 53

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 105