Highland Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Riverside, IA Grades PK–05 Rural: Distant Iowa City, IA SchoolScore™ B (75)
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Highland Elementary School
Riverside, IA 52327
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ B (75)
242
Students
20.6
Teachers
11.7:1
Student:Teacher
(319)648-2821
Phone
http://www.highlandhuskies.org
Website

Highland Elementary School is a public school administered by the Highland Comm School District district in Riverside, IOWA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 242 students enrolled; a 11.7:1 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 Iowa Elementary School Average
Enrollment
242.0
State avg: 339.0
▼ 29% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
11.74:1
State avg: 13.4:1
▼ 13% better
Free Lunch %
25.2%
State avg: 43.4%
▼ 42% better
School Details
School Name
Highland Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
191401000842
State School ID
IA-922977 000-922977 418
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
220 Schnoebelen Street
City
Riverside
State
Iowa
ZIP Code
52327
County
Washington County
Metro Area
Iowa City, IA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
1901
State Leg. Upper
19046
State Leg. Lower
19092
Latitude
41.48762
Longitude
-91.57198
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
242
Total Students
👩‍🏫
20.6
Teachers FTE
📐
11.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
20.6
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)20.6
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 61 25.2%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Highland Comm School District
LEAID
1914010
State LEA ID
IA-922977 000
Phone
(319)648-3822
Website
http://www.highlandhuskies.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Riverside
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$10,858K
Federal Revenue
$504K
State Revenue
$4,610K
Local Revenue
$5,744K
Total Expenditure
$10,149K
Instruction Exp.
$4,067K
Support Services
$2,712K
Other Current Exp.
$339K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Highland Elementary School

1
Hills Elementary School
Hills · Not reported
4.9 mi
2
Highland High School
Riverside · High
5.7 mi
3
Highland Middle School
Riverside · Middle
5.7 mi
4
Mid-Prairie Middle School
Kalona · Middle
6.7 mi
5
Mid-Prairie East Elementary School
Kalona · Elementary
6.8 mi
6
Lone Tree Elementary School
Lone Tree · Elementary
7.5 mi
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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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?
242 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 20.6 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1.
What grades does Highland Elementary School serve?
Highland Elementary School serves grades PK 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 Iowa City, IA metropolitan area.
What school district does Highland Elementary School belong to?
Highland Elementary School is part of the Highland Comm School District school district.
How much does Highland Comm School District spend per student?
The Highland Comm School District district spends approximately $41,938,017 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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