Highland Elem
Columbus, KS · Elementary School · Grades 2-3
Performance Overview
About This School
Highland Elem is a elementary school located in Columbus, Kansas. The school serves 130 students in grades 2-3.
With a DataScore of 50/100 (C), Highland Elem performs at the state average for Kansas. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
62% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Highland Elem has a DataScore of 50/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Highland Elem has 130 students enrolled in grades 2-3. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1.
Yes, Highland Elem is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +9, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Highland Elem is part of the Columbus in Columbus, Kansas. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.