Highlands Elementary School
#2033 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#37212 of 50,301 nationally
About Highlands Elementary School
Highlands Elementary School is a public elementary located in Kissimmee, in the Osceola school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 564 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 32.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2033rd of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (24th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 564.
There are 48 schools in Kissimmee; Highlands Elementary School ranks 39th of 46 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)36%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)65.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.7
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
- 564
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 65.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 36%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- 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).
Central Avenue Elementary School
Kissimmee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students · 1.2 km away
Osceola Science Charter School
Kissimmee · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,158 students · 1.6 km away
Victory Charter School
Kissimmee · Charter high · Grades 6–12
750 students · 1.8 km away
Victory Charter School K-5
Kissimmee · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
344 students · 1.8 km away
Renaissance Charter School at Tapestry
Kissimmee · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,419 students · 1.8 km away
Kissimmee Middle School
Kissimmee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
892 students · 2.7 km away
Osceola County School for the Arts
Kissimmee · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,002 students · 2.8 km away
Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies
Kissimmee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
661 students · 2.8 km away
Kissimmee Elementary School
Kissimmee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
740 students · 2.9 km away
Flora Ridge Elementary School
Kissimmee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
765 students · 3.0 km away
Similar schools
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Zellwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
564 students
Skyview Elementary School
Pinellas Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
564 students
Sutherland Elementary School
Palm Harbor · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Englewood Elementary School
Englewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Frequently asked questions
Is Highlands Elementary School a good school?
Highlands Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 32.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2033 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 #2033 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #37212 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Highlands Elementary School?
Highlands Elementary School had 564 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 10 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.