Highlands Elementary School
#972 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#16037 of 50,301 nationally
About Highlands Elementary School
Highlands Elementary School is a public elementary located in Immokalee, in the Collier school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 599 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 63.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 972nd of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (83th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 599.
There are 8 schools in Immokalee; Highlands Elementary School ranks 1st of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)69%
- Reading proficiency (30%)56%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)74.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Highlands Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 69%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Highlands Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Immokalee Middle School
Immokalee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,402 students · 850 m away
Immokalee High School
Immokalee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,990 students · 1.0 km away
Rcma Immokalee Community Academy
Immokalee · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
335 students · 1.6 km away
Pinecrest Elementary School
Immokalee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
584 students · 2.1 km away
Lake Trafford Elementary School
Immokalee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
717 students · 3.1 km away
Eden Park Elementary School
Immokalee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
646 students · 3.2 km away
Village Oaks Elementary School
Immokalee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
511 students · 4.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
L. D. McArthur Elementary School
Pensacola · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
599 students
John F. Turner Senior Elementary School
Palm Bay · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
600 students
Edgewood Academy
Fort Myers · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
598 students
High Point Elementary School
Clearwater · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
600 students
Clarence Boswell Elementary School
Auburndale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
600 students
Enterprise Elementary School
Cocoa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
597 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Highlands Elementary School a good school?
Highlands Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 63.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #972 of 2,187 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Highlands Elementary School rank in Florida?
Highlands Elementary School ranks #972 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #16037 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Highlands Elementary School?
Highlands Elementary School had 599 students in 2025.
Is Highlands Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Highlands Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Highlands Elementary School?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Highlands Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.