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Highland Elementary School

2909 Kentucky 54, Owensboro, KY 42303, United States

+1 (270) 852-7370

5.1

Overall Rating

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Highland Elementary School Overview

About This School

Highland Elementary School is a public elementary in Owensboro, Kentucky, serving 440 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 53% in ELA and 49% in math. The school maintains a 15:1 student-teacher ratio with 28 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $54,371. One counselor is available to support the student body. The student population is 54% male and 46% female. Highland Elementary School is composed of 74% White, 11% Asian, 8% Two or More Races, 3% Hispanic, and 3% Black students.

440

Total Students

PK-5

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

28 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts53%

Mathematics49%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Daviess County

Students per Counselor

440:1

Highland Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

53%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 43%State Avg: 44%

49%

Mathematics

City Avg: 39%State Avg: 37%

N/A

Science

Class Information

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 15.8:1

State Avg: 15.4:1

440

Students per Counselor

Highland Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$54,371

City Avg: $57,096

State Avg: $59,135

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio15:1

Students per Counselor440:1

Highland Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

54.32%

Male

45.68%

Female

Total Enrollment: 440 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White74.32%

Hispanic3.41%

Asian10.91%

Black3.41%

Two or More Races7.73%

Native American0.23%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Highland Elementary School

Q: What is Highland Elementary School?

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

Q: How many students attend Highland Elementary School?

A: Highland Elementary School has approximately 440 students enrolled.

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

A: The student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary School is 15:1.

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Detailed Information about Highland Elementary School

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

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Highland Elementary School - Owensboro, KY

Quick Facts about Highland Elementary School
School Name	Highland Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	2909 Kentucky 54, Owensboro, KY 42303, Owensboro, KY
County	Daviess County
Phone	+1 (270) 852-7370
Total Students	440
Student-Teacher Ratio	15:1
Full-Time Teachers	28
Rating	5.1/10
ELA Proficiency	53%
Math Proficiency	49%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Highland Elementary School

What is Highland Elementary School?

Highland Elementary School is a elementary public located in Owensboro.

How many students attend Highland Elementary School?

Highland Elementary School has approximately 440 students enrolled.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary School is 15:1.

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