Highlands Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Appleton, Wisconsin 54914 · Appleton Area School District
#864 of 1,069 elementary schools in Wisconsin
#35332 of 50,301 nationally
About Highlands Elementary
Highlands Elementary is a public elementary located in Appleton, in the Appleton Area School District school district of Wisconsin, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 417 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 34.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 864th of 1,069 ranked elementary schools in Wisconsin. Its strongest component is students per teacher (93th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 417.
There are 36 schools in Appleton; Highlands Elementary ranks 29th of 35 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)30%
- Reading proficiency (30%)22%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)60.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.2
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 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 30%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Highlands Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Odyssey-Magellan
Appleton · Public middle · Grades 2–8
214 students · 0 m away
Ronald C Dunlap Elementary School
Appleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
314 students · 1.2 km away
West High
Appleton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,024 students · 1.4 km away
Renaissance School
Appleton · Charter high · Grades 9–12
151 students · 1.4 km away
Appleton Community 4K
Appleton · Public other · Grades PK–PK
672 students · 1.8 km away
Houdini Elementary
Appleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
501 students · 1.9 km away
Wilson Middle
Appleton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
587 students · 2.0 km away
Franklin Elementary
Appleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
277 students · 2.0 km away
Columbus Elementary
Appleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
88 students · 2.1 km away
Kaleidoscope Academy
Appleton · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
456 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Wisconsin with a comparable Enrollment.
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417 students
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417 students
Mill Valley Elementary
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417 students
Allenton Elementary
Allenton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students
Oaklawn Elementary
Oshkosh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
416 students
Poynette Elementary
Poynette · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
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Frequently asked questions
Is Highlands Elementary a good school?
Highlands Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 34.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #864 of 1,069 in Wisconsin. 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 rank in Wisconsin?
Highlands Elementary ranks #864 of 1,069 elementary schools in Wisconsin and #35332 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Highlands Elementary?
Highlands Elementary had 417 students in 2025.
Is Highlands Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Highlands Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Highlands Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Highlands Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.