Serving 280 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Highlands Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 280 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in ID
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Highlands Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highlands Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Highlands Elementary School?
280 students attend Highlands Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Highlands Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highlands Elementary School?
Highlands Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Highlands Elementary School offer ?
Highlands Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Highlands Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 280 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
