HIGHLAND LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Elementary No virtual instruction PALM HARBOR, FL Grades PK–05 Suburb: Large Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL SchoolScore™ B (70.1)
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HIGHLAND LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PALM HARBOR, FL 34684
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ B (70.1)
449
Students
31.0
Teachers
14.5:1
Student:Teacher
(727)724-1429
Phone
http://www.highland-es.pinellas.k12.fl.…
Website

HIGHLAND LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school administered by the PINELLAS district in PALM HARBOR, FLORIDA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 449 students enrolled; a 14.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large 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 Florida Elementary School Average
Enrollment
449.0
State avg: 624.0
▼ 28% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.48:1
State avg: 17.4:1
▼ 17% better
Free Lunch %
39.6%
State avg: 52.1%
▼ 24% better
School Details
School Name
HIGHLAND LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NCESSCH ID
120156002884
State School ID
FL-52-1781
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
1230 HIGHLANDS BLVD
City
PALM HARBOR
State
Florida
ZIP Code
34684
County
Pinellas County
Metro Area
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
1213
State Leg. Upper
12021
State Leg. Lower
12057
Latitude
28.07748
Longitude
-82.71778
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
449
Total Students
👩‍🏫
31.0
Teachers FTE
📐
14.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
31.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)31.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 178 39.6%
Not Applicable 151 33.6%
District Info
District Name
PINELLAS
LEAID
1201560
State LEA ID
FL-52
Phone
(727)588-6000
Website
http://www.pcsb.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
LARGO
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$1,327,289K
Federal Revenue
$238,696K
State Revenue
$307,211K
Local Revenue
$781,382K
Total Expenditure
$1,379,146K
Instruction Exp.
$678,527K
Support Services
$434,324K
Other Current Exp.
$59,780K
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Geographic

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Public schools within ~12 miles of HIGHLAND LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1
JOSEPH L. CARWISE MIDDLE SCHOOL
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0.9 mi
2
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3
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4
SUTHERLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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2.3 mi
5
PALM HARBOR MIDDLE SCHOOL
PALM HARBOR · Middle
2.3 mi
6
ELISA NELSON ELEMENTARY
PALM HARBOR · Elementary
2.6 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HIGHLAND LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend HIGHLAND LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
449 students are enrolled at HIGHLAND LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does HIGHLAND LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
HIGHLAND LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has 31.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1.
What grades does HIGHLAND LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
HIGHLAND LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves grades PK through 05.
Is HIGHLAND LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL a charter school?
HIGHLAND LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is not a charter school.
What metro area is HIGHLAND LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL located in?
HIGHLAND LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metropolitan area.
What school district does HIGHLAND LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL belong to?
HIGHLAND LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is part of the PINELLAS school district.
How much does PINELLAS spend per student?
The PINELLAS district spends approximately $3,071,594,655 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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