Highlands Elementary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 550 elementary school students from grades KG-5
- Ranks 43rd out of 914 elementary schools in MN.
- National Blue Ribbon Schools Award 2005
School District Details
- Edina Public School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,219
- Graduation Rate: 94.1%
- Students Per Teacher: 16.9
- Enrolled Students: 8,098
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 550
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 30.1
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 18.3
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 291 (52.9%)
- Females: 259 (47.1%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 11 (2.0%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 7 (1.3%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 18 (3.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 2 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 41 | 7.5% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 2.5% |
| White | 493 | 89.6% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 79 | 14.4% |
| 1st Grade | 88 | 16.0% |
| 2nd Grade | 95 | 17.3% |
| 3rd Grade | 97 | 17.6% |
| 4th Grade | 94 | 17.1% |
| 5th Grade | 97 | 17.6% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 32%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:68%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 12 Years
- Average Salary: $55,591
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $34,303 | 27% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $63,574 | 73% |
Source: MN Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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