Highlands Elementary School

www.rentonschools.us/highlands

386 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Highlands Elementary School, located in Renton, Washington, is a public school serving students in the Renton School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its diverse student body. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and utilizing collaborative teaching strategies, Highlands aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond while maintaining strong connections with the surrounding local community.

In addition to its focus on academic excellence, Highlands Elementary places a high value on building a positive school culture characterized by safety, respect, and responsibility. The school offers various programs and resources designed to engage students both inside and outside the classroom, promoting a well-rounded educational experience. Through active parent involvement and a dedicated staff, Highlands Elementary works to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement needed to reach their full potential in a nurturing setting.

386

Total Students

26.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highlands Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	225
Black	41
Asian	44
Two or More	39
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
225 (58.3%)
Asian
44 (11.4%)
Black
41 (10.6%)
Two or More
39 (10.1%)
White
33 (8.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.8%)
American Indian
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:	Renton School District
Phone:	(425)204-4600
Website:	http://www.rentonschools.us/highlands
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	386
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	218
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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 69

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 60