Highland Elementary

highland.gcschools.net/

147 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Highland Elementary School, located in Greeneville, Tennessee, is a dedicated educational institution serving the local community as part of the Greeneville City Schools system. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic achievement, personal development, and character building for its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing foundational skills and a well-rounded curriculum, Highland strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Highland Elementary is committed to building a strong partnership between educators, families, and the wider community. The school utilizes its digital presence to keep parents informed about academic resources, extracurricular activities, and school-wide events. Through this collaborative approach, the school aims to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel empowered, encouraged, and engaged in their educational journey.

147

Total Students

15.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	69
Hispanic	41
Black	12
Two or More	25

White
69 (46.9%)
Hispanic
41 (27.9%)
Two or More
25 (17.0%)
Black
12 (8.2%)

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:	Greeneville
Phone:	(423)638-3341
Website:	http://highland.gcschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	147
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
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 20

Kindergarten 18

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 17

Grade 5 21