Highland Elementary

clarkston.schoolwires.net/highland/site/default.asp

290 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Highland Elementary, located at 1432 Highland St in Clarkston, Washington, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Clarkston School District. As a public elementary school, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of its young students. The school focuses on building strong academic foundations in core subjects while encouraging social-emotional growth and community engagement among its student body.

Beyond its classroom curriculum, Highland Elementary emphasizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Clarkston community. The school utilizes its digital platform to provide stakeholders with essential information regarding academic resources, school calendars, and district policies. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, Highland Elementary strives to prepare its students for future academic success and to help them become active, contributing members of their local community.

290

Total Students

18.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	232
Hispanic	39
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	12
American Indian	3

White
232 (80.0%)
Hispanic
39 (13.4%)
Two or More
12 (4.1%)
Asian
3 (1.0%)
American Indian
3 (1.0%)
Black
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:	N/A
District:	Clarkston School District
Phone:	(509)758-5531
Website:	http://clarkston.schoolwires.net/highland/site/default.asp
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	290
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	171
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 54

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 46

Grade 6 25