Highland Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction PIERCE, CO Grades KG–05 Rural: Distant Greeley, CO SchoolScore™ C (61.4)
  • 443 Students
  • 26.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 17:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (970)834-2853 Phone
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Highland Elementary School
PIERCE, CO 80650
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ C (61.4)
443
Students
26.0
Teachers
17:1
Student:Teacher
(970)834-2853
Phone

Highland Elementary School is a public school administered by the Weld County School District No. Re-9 district in PIERCE, COLORADO, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 443 students enrolled; a 17:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Colorado Elementary School Average
Enrollment
443.0
State avg: 394.0
▲ 12% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
17.04:1
State avg: 15.3:1
▲ 11% worse
Free Lunch %
36.6%
State avg: 48.3%
▼ 24% better
School Details
School Name
Highland Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
080231000049
State School ID
CO-3145-3958
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
101 2ND STREET
City
PIERCE
State
Colorado
ZIP Code
80650
County
Weld County
Metro Area
Greeley, CO
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
0804
State Leg. Upper
08001
State Leg. Lower
08063
Latitude
40.6389
Longitude
-104.7559
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
443
Total Students
👩‍🏫
26.0
Teachers FTE
📐
17:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
26.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)26.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 162 36.6%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Weld County School District No. Re-9
LEAID
0802310
State LEA ID
CO-3145
Phone
(970)834-1345
Website
http://www.weldre9.org/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
AULT
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$15,492K
Federal Revenue
$771K
State Revenue
$1,461K
Local Revenue
$13,260K
Total Expenditure
$13,037K
Instruction Exp.
$6,458K
Support Services
$5,052K
Other Current Exp.
$624K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Highland Elementary School

1
Highland High School
AULT · High
4.1 mi
2
Highland Middle School
AULT · Middle
4.1 mi
3
Eaton Elementary School
EATON · Elementary
7.9 mi
4
Eaton High School
EATON · High
7.9 mi
5
Eaton Middle School
EATON · Middle
8 mi
6
Benjamin Eaton Elementary School
EATON · Elementary
8.2 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Highland Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Highland Elementary School?
443 students are enrolled at Highland Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Highland Elementary School have?
Highland Elementary School has 26.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17:1.
What grades does Highland Elementary School serve?
Highland Elementary School serves grades KG through 05.
Is Highland Elementary School a charter school?
Highland Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Highland Elementary School located in?
Highland Elementary School is located in the Greeley, CO metropolitan area.
What school district does Highland Elementary School belong to?
Highland Elementary School is part of the Weld County School District No. Re-9 school district.
How much does Weld County School District No. Re-9 spend per student?
The Weld County School District No. Re-9 district spends approximately $29,428,894 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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