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HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PublicRegular
LAKE WORTH, Florida · PALM BEACH
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students976
Student:Teacher14.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch78%
Title INo
HIGHLAND
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 517
976
Total Enrollment
State avg: 49%
78%+29.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level

Overview

HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public primary in LAKE WORTH, Florida. The school enrolls 976 students. It is part of the PALM BEACH district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Florida state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictPALM BEACH
County12099
CityLAKE WORTH
ZIP33460
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID120150001514

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment976
White5.8%
Hispanic / Latino71.1%
Black / African American0.8%
Asian17.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
5.8%
Hispanic
71.1%
Black
0.8%
Asian
17.6%
Two+
0.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %78%
State Avg49%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)