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Highland Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
280 Sunset Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 · (225) 766-1272 · Part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District
Students
288
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
58%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Highland Elementary School
- Math proficiency 7 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 8 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 14.8% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency22%
State average 28.7%
Reading / language arts32%
State average 40.2%
Location
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280 Sunset Blvd, Baton Rouge
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K19
Kindergarten50
Grade 147
Grade 244
Grade 344
Grade 448
Grade 536
Enrollment over time
338’20
270’21
322’22
296’23
288’24
Down 14.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 60%Black 34%White 5%Two or more races 1%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.