Highlands Grove Elementary School
#694 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#11082 of 50,301 nationally
About Highlands Grove Elementary School
Highlands Grove Elementary School is a public elementary located in Lakeland, in the Polk school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 691 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 70.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 694th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (87th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (47th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 691.
There are 50 schools in Lakeland; Highlands Grove Elementary School ranks 11th of 49 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)73%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)50.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.0
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 Grove Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 691
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 73%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Highlands Grove Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
George W. Jenkins Senior High
Lakeland · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,469 students · 2.9 km away
Lakeland Highlands Middle School
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,118 students · 3.0 km away
Carlton Palmore Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students · 3.1 km away
Polk State College Collegiate High School
Lakeland · Charter high · Grades 10–12
343 students · 3.2 km away
Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Collegiate High Scho
Lakeland · Charter high · Grades 11–12
296 students · 3.2 km away
South McKeel Academy
Lakeland · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
1,200 students · 3.3 km away
Valleyview Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
783 students · 3.4 km away
Oscar J. Pope Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
365 students · 3.7 km away
Scott Lake Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
735 students · 3.9 km away
Highland City Elementary School
Highland City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students · 4.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
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691 students
Spirit Elementary School
Deltona · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
691 students
Crawfordville Elementary School
Crawfordville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
691 students
Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
692 students
J.l. Wilkinson Elementary School
Middleburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
690 students
Highlands Estates Academy
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
692 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Highlands Grove Elementary School a good school?
Highlands Grove Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 70.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #694 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 Grove Elementary School rank in Florida?
Highlands Grove Elementary School ranks #694 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #11082 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Highlands Grove Elementary School?
Highlands Grove Elementary School had 691 students in 2025.
Is Highlands Grove Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Highlands Grove Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Highlands Grove Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Highlands Grove Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.