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Highland Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5Virtual
812 Idaho St, Waterloo, IA 50703 · (319) 433-2630 · Part of Waterloo Community School District
Students
448
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
90%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Highland Elementary School
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 13 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 23 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 16.1% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency51%
State average 64.2%
Reading / language arts45%
State average 67.8%
Location
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812 Idaho St, Waterloo
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K32
Kindergarten73
Grade 174
Grade 266
Grade 378
Grade 465
Grade 560
Enrollment over time
534’20
491’21
477’22
462’23
448’24
Down 16.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 29%White 28%Black 26%Two or more races 13%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 3%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.