Highlands Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Boise, Idaho 83702 · Boise Independent District
#2 of 352 elementary schools in Idaho
#2611 of 50,301 nationally
About Highlands Elementary School
Highlands Elementary School is a public elementary located in Boise, in the Boise Independent District school district of Idaho, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 291 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 84.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 2nd of 352 ranked elementary schools in Idaho. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 291.
There are 71 schools in Boise; Highlands Elementary School ranks 2nd of 67 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)77%
- Reading proficiency (30%)82%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)6.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.1
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
- 291
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 6.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 77%
- 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).
Washington Elementary School
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
268 students · 2.2 km away
Longfellow Elementary School
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
248 students · 2.5 km away
North Junior High School
Boise · Public middle · Grades 7–9
886 students · 2.8 km away
Lowell Elementary School
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
324 students · 2.9 km away
Hillside Junior High School
Boise · Public middle · Grades 7–9
561 students · 3.0 km away
Boise Senior High School
Boise · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,512 students · 3.3 km away
Taft Elementary School
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
301 students · 3.4 km away
Whittier Elementary School
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
490 students · 3.9 km away
Collister Elementary School
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
262 students · 4.0 km away
Future Public School
Garden City · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
376 students · 4.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Idaho with a comparable Enrollment.
Hailey Elementary School
Hailey · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
291 students
Mountain View Elementary School
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
292 students
Black Canyon Elementary School
Grace · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
292 students
Spirit Lake Elementary School
Spirit Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
290 students
Hibbard Elementary School
Rexburg · Public elementary · Grades K–4
292 students
Butte View School
Emmett · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
294 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Highlands Elementary School a good school?
Highlands Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 84.6 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2 of 352 in Idaho. 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 Idaho?
Highlands Elementary School ranks #2 of 352 elementary schools in Idaho and #2611 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Highlands Elementary School?
Highlands Elementary School had 291 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–6. 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.