Serving 136 students in grades 2-3, Highland Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Highland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#493 out of 1269 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
89%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland Elementary School's ranking?
Highland Elementary School is ranked #493 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Highland Elementary School?
136 students attend Highland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Highland Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Highland Elementary School offer ?
Highland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland Elementary School part of?
Highland Elementary School is part of Columbus School District.
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