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Highland City Elementary School

5355 9Th Street Se, Highland City, FL 33846, United States

+1 (863) 648-3540

http://schools.polk-fl.net/highland_city

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Highland City Elementary School Overview

About This School

Highland City Elementary School is a public elementary in Highland City, Florida, serving 414 students in grades PK-5. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1 with 28 teachers on staff. The average teacher salary is $51,724, and the school provides one counselor for every 414 students. Students at the school are 54% male and 46% female. The student body is 48% White, 34% Hispanic, 10% Black, 7% Two or More Races, and 1% Asian.

414

Total Students

PK-5

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

28 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Polk County

Students per Counselor

414:1

Highland City Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14:1

State Avg: 18.6:1

414

Students per Counselor

Highland City Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$51,724

City Avg: $51,724

State Avg: $53,941

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio14:1

Students per Counselor414:1

Highland City Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

53.62%

Male

46.38%

Female

Total Enrollment: 414 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White47.58%

Hispanic33.57%

Asian1.45%

Black9.9%

Two or More Races7%

Native American0.48%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Highland City Elementary School

Q: What is Highland City Elementary School?

A: Highland City Elementary School is a elementary public located in Highland City.

Q: How many students attend Highland City Elementary School?

A: Highland City Elementary School has approximately 414 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland City Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Highland City Elementary School is 14:1.

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Detailed Information about Highland City Elementary School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Highland City Elementary School - Highland City, FL

Quick Facts about Highland City Elementary School
School Name	Highland City Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	5355 9Th Street Se, Highland City, FL 33846, Highland City, FL
County	Polk County
Phone	+1 (863) 648-3540
Total Students	414
Student-Teacher Ratio	14:1
Full-Time Teachers	28
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Highland City Elementary School

What is Highland City Elementary School?

Highland City Elementary School is a elementary public located in Highland City.

How many students attend Highland City Elementary School?

Highland City Elementary School has approximately 414 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland City Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Highland City Elementary School is 14:1.

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