DEAN HIGHLAND EL

deanhighland.wacoisd.org/cms/One.aspx

617 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dean Highland Elementary, located at 3300 Maple Avenue in Waco, Texas, is a public school serving the Waco Independent School District. As a neighborhood campus, it is deeply integrated into the local community, providing foundational education for children in the surrounding area. The school’s mission focuses on academic excellence, student character development, and fostering a supportive environment that prepares young learners for their future educational transitions.

The school utilizes its official web presence to maintain open communication with families, offering resources such as academic calendars, district updates, and information regarding campus events and policies. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between teachers, parents, and students, Dean Highland Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where children are encouraged to achieve their personal best. It serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, reflecting the broader district goals of the Waco Independent School District to educate and empower every student.

617

Total Students

35.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DEAN HIGHLAND EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	415
Black	149
Asian	2
Two or More	19

Hispanic
415 (67.3%)
Black
149 (24.1%)
White
32 (5.2%)
Two or More
19 (3.1%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	WACO ISD
Phone:	(254)752-3751
Website:	http://deanhighland.wacoisd.org/cms/One.aspx
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	617
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	576
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 68

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 94